Paragraph 6 Nomination of individual candidate for return as a regional member

(1)

Each individual candidate for return as a regional member shall be nominated by a separate nomination paper (referred to in these rules as an “individual nomination paper”), in the form G set out in the Appendix, delivered to the regional returning officer at the place or a place fixed for the purpose.

(2)

The individual nomination paper shall be signed by the candidate and by a witness to the candidate’s signature.

(3)

The individual nomination paper shall state the candidate's–

(a)

name in full;

(b)

home address in full; and

(c)

if desired, description, consisting of the word “Independent”,

and the surname shall be placed first in the list of his names.

(4)

If a candidate commonly uses–

(a)

a surname which is different from any other surname he has; or

(b)

a forename which is different from any other forename he has,

the nomination paper may state the commonly used surname or forename in addition to the other name.

(5)

The individual nomination paper shall also state the name and address of the witness to the candidate’s signature.