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The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006

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Nomination of candidates

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4.—(1) Each candidate must be nominated by a separate nomination paper, in the form in the Appendix, delivered at the place fixed for the purpose by the returning officer.

(2) The nomination paper must state the candidate’s—

(a)full names,

(b)home address in full, and

(c)if desired, description,

and the surname must be placed first in the list of names.

(3) If a candidate commonly uses—

(a)a surname which is different from any other surname he has, or

(b)a forename which is different from any other forename he has,

the nomination paper may state the commonly used surname or forename in addition to the other name.

(4) The description, if any, must not exceed 6 words in length, and need not refer to his rank, profession or calling so long as, with the candidate’s other particulars, it is sufficient to identify him.

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