The following are key dates in the 2024 PCC Election calendar:
- Tuesday 19 March: Formal announcement of the election. The pre-election period (PEP) begins.
- Friday 5 April at 4pm: Deadline for submissions to stand as a candidate to be with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
- Monday 8 April before 4pm: Candidates are officially announced by the Returning Officer at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
- Monday 22 April 2024: OPCC briefing for declared candidates.
- Thursday 2 May: Election Day.
- Friday 3 May: Election count and publication of results.
- Friday 10 May: PCC formally takes office.
The OPCC is not responsible for the overall conduct and arrangement of the election.
It is the responsibility of the Police Area Returning Officer (PARO), as set out in legislation and Electoral Commission guidance.
The PARO for the 2024 PCC Election is Mike Greene, Chief Executive of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.