sch.2-sec.7What happens if a nomination is defective

sch.2-sec.7 What happens if a nomination is defective

The manager of the election must reject a nomination given to the manager after nominations have closed. If a nomination for an office is defective, other than because the nominee is not qualified to hold the office or because the nomination was made after the closing time, the manager must— reject it; and give the nominee notice of the defect; and if practicable, give the nominee an opportunity to remedy the defect. If practicable, the notice must be given before nominations close. Failure to give the notice does not invalidate the election. (sch.2-sec.7-ssec.1) The manager of the election must reject a nomination given to the manager after nominations have closed. (sch.2-sec.7-ssec.2) If a nomination for an office is defective, other than because the nominee is not qualified to hold the office or because the nomination was made after the closing time, the manager must— reject it; and give the nominee notice of the defect; and if practicable, give the nominee an opportunity to remedy the defect. (sch.2-sec.7-ssec.3) If practicable, the notice must be given before nominations close. (sch.2-sec.7-ssec.4) Failure to give the notice does not invalidate the election.

• (a) reject it; and
• (b) give the nominee notice of the defect; and
• (c) if practicable, give the nominee an opportunity to remedy the defect.