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Paragraph 17 Validity of nomination

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(1)

A candidate ceases to be nominated if—

(a)

the candidate withdraws before the nomination period ends;

(b)

the candidate is treated as having withdrawn under rule 16(2);

(c)

the candidate is disqualified by rule 10 (or becomes so disqualified before the nomination period ends);

(d)

the candidate dies before the nomination period ends; or

(e)

the returning officer decides, no later than 24 hours after the nomination period ends, that the candidate’s nomination paper is invalid.

(2)

A returning officer may decide that a nomination paper is invalid only if it is not completed in accordance with rule 13(2).

(3)

If a returning officer decides that a nomination paper is invalid, the officer must—

(a)

endorse on the paper the decision and the reasons for it;

(b)

sign the paper; and

(c)

send notice of the decision to the candidate’s address as stated on the paper.

(4)

A returning officer’s decision on validity of a nomination paper is final (but does not prevent the validity of a nomination from being questioned on an election petition).