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Paragraph 5 Nomination of candidate for return as a constituency member

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(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

The constituency nomination paper shall state the candidate's–

(a)

name in full;

(b)

home address in full; and

(c)

if desired, description,

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

(4)

The description, if any, must consist of either–

(a)

a description (of not more than six words in length) which is authorised as mentioned in rule 8 below; or

(b)

the word “Independent”.

(5)

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