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<p> </p><p>The amounts recoverable by Returning Officers in respect of services rendered
at different national polls vary and have been set out in successive Orders. It is
the size of the electorate which determines the maximum amounts that Returning Officers
can claim. </p><p> </p><p>Returning Officers are generally entitled to a sum of £475
for every 10,000 electors in their area on a pro rata basis with a minimum of £2,500.
This rate has remained unchanged since 2009. </p><p> </p><p>Any Returning Officers
acting in an additional capacity, such as Regional Returning Officers at European
Parliamentary Elections or Police Area Returning Officers at Police and Crime Commissioner
Elections, are entitled to recover an additional flat rate amount for their services
in co-ordinating the election over a number of local authorities.</p><p>Returning
Officers are not required to claim the full amount. They can choose not to claim or
to claim only part of the amount available. They can also choose to re-distribute
some or all of the amount amongst any deputies and other staff to whom they delegate
their duties. </p>
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