7Manner of nomination

7 Manner of nomination

(1) A nomination must:

(a) be in the approved form; and

(b) set out the name, occupation, place of residence and postal address of the candidate; and

(c) be signed by not less than 4 electors, other than the candidate, who are enrolled in respect of the ward for which the candidate is nominated.

(2) For the purposes of this rule, the name of a candidate includes:

(a) the surname, and at least one given name, under which the candidate is enrolled in respect of the ward; and

(b) if the candidate so wishes any other name, or nickname, by which the candidate is commonly known.

(3) A nomination must include a statement of the form in which the candidate’s name is to be printed on the ballot‑papers for the election.

(4) For the purposes of subrule (3), a commonly accepted variation of the candidate’s enrolled given name may be used if approved by the Returning Officer.