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Paragraph 13 Nomination

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

(1)

A candidate is nominated if a completed nomination paper is delivered to the place specified in the election notice during the nomination period.

(2)

A nomination paper is completed if it—

(a)

states the candidate’s full name and address;

(b)

states that the candidate consents to nomination;

(c)

is signed by the candidate and one witness; and

(d)

states the witness’ full name and address.

(3)

If the candidate commonly uses a surname or forename which is different from any other name the candidate has, the nomination paper may state the commonly used name in addition to the other name.