Decision details

The Chief Executive submitted a report seeking members agreement to the adoption of the Returning Officers’ Scale of Fees in connection with the Borough and Parish Council Elections taking place on 4 May 2023 and any other local elections or referenda that might arise in 2023/24.

Members were reminded that:

·      The Representation of the People Act 1983 requires each Council to appoint an officer of the authority as Returning Officer to undertake various statutory duties in relation to election procedures. 

·      The Council must provide the Returning Officer with the necessary resources to enable efficient and lawful delivery of the elections. 

·      The Returning Officer for Ribble Valley Borough Council is the Chief Executive.

The Report noted that:

·      The Council’s overall budget for the Borough and Parish Council elections on 4 May 2023 is £180,000. This does not include the additional costs arising from the introduction of Voter ID for which the Council will receive new Burdens Funding. 

·      The actual cost of the Elections will ultimately depend on the number of contested seats.

RESOLVED THAT COMMITTEE:

Agreed the Returning Officers’ Scale of Fees for 2023/24 Borough and Parish Elections as set out in Section 4 of the Report.