Under section 55 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13) a returning officer may recover charges in respect of services rendered, or expenses incurred, by the officer for or in connection with an election if the services were necessarily rendered, or the expenses necessarily incurred, for the efficient and effective conduct of a police and crime commissioner election (“PCC election”). Those charges may not however exceed the overall maximum recoverable amount specified by the Secretary of State or the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in an order. An order may also specify the maximum amount that may be recovered in respect of any specified services or expenses.