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,

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