Guidelines for the European Parliament Elections 2009

E. Payment of invoices to suppliers

4.23 Claims for payment of election expenses, from suppliers, must be received by a third party/other person within 45 days after polling day (i.e. by 20 July 2009). Claims received after this date cannot be paid by the third party/other person. It is an offence to make a payment if the claim is received after the 45 days have elapsed. This is specifically provided for in the Act. To avoid disputes, suppliers should be informed of this requirement when placing orders for property, goods or services. Even though such claims cannot be paid, they are still regarded as election expenditure and must be accounted for in the Election Expenses Statement furnished to the Standards Commission.

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