EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order increases the maximum amount of candidates’ elections expenses at local government elections in Scotland. The maximum amount of a candidate’s election expenses is made up of a fixed amount together with an additional sum for each entry in the register of electors. This Order increases the fixed amount so that it will now be £806, and the sum for each entry in the register of electors so that it will be 7p.