13(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (3), an application must be signed by—U.K.
(a)each person (other than the person to be registered in pursuance of the application) who is one of the responsible officers of the party; and
(b)the person who is to be so registered.
(2)For the purposes of this paragraph “the responsible officers” has the same meaning as in paragraph 9.
(3)If any such person as is mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) is unable to sign an application—
(a)the holder of some other office in the party may sign in his place, and
(b)the application must include a statement of the reason why the person in question is unable to sign and a declaration that the holder of the other office is authorised to sign in his place.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 4 wholly in force at 16.2.2001; Sch. 4 partly in force at Royal Assent, see s. 163(3); Sch. 4 in force at 16.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)