Torres Strait Regional Authority Election Rules 2017
15Manner of nomination
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15 Manner of nomination
(1) A nomination must:
(a) be in the approved form; and
(b) set out the name, occupation, place of living and postal address of the candidate; and
(c) be signed by not less than 4 voters, 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.