121Declaration by unsuccessful candidate

121  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 ward 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 electronic mail or facsimile transmission.