The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015

Additional requirements for applications for appointment of a proxy

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8.  An application for the appointment of a proxy under article 10(6) or (7) shall state the full name and address of the person whom the applicant wishes to appoint as the applicant’s proxy, together with the person’s family relationship, if any, with the applicant, and—

(a)if it is signed only by the applicant, shall contain a statement by the applicant that the applicant has consulted the person so named and that that person is capable of being and willing to be appointed to vote as the applicant’s proxy; or

(b)if it is also signed by the person to be appointed, shall contain a statement by that person that the person is capable of being and willing to be appointed to vote as the applicant’s proxy.