101FDeclaration by unsuccessful candidate

101F Declaration by unsuccessful candidate

(1) If an unsuccessful candidate wants to be included in the recount, the unsuccessful candidate must declare that he or she:

(a) is qualified under section 142V of the Act to be elected as a member for the electorate for which the former member was elected; and

(b) consents to act if elected.

(2) A declaration made under subrule (1) must be:

(a) in the approved form; and

(b) signed by the unsuccessful candidate in the presence of an authorised witness.

(3) A declaration made under this rule must be given or sent to the returning officer:

(a) by hand; or

(b) by post; or

(c) by facsimile transmission.