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Article 22
 

A list of candidates must be accompanied by a written declaration by all persons on the list that they have authorised the inclusion of their name on the list. A list of candidates must also be accompanied by a written declaration of support for the list from electors in the municipality concerned. [The name, identification number and address of each supporter shall be specified.]1) Each elector may only declare support for a single list in each election. [No supporters are required in municipalities with 100 residents or less.]1)

The minimum number of supporters as provided for in the first paragraph shall be as follows:

a. in a municipality with [101-500 residents]1), 10 supporters;

b. in a municipality with 501-2000 residents, 20 supporters;

c. in a municipality with 2,001-10,000 residents, 40 supporters;

d. in a municipality with 10,001-50,000 residents, 80 supporters;

e. in a municipality with over 50,000 residents, 160 supporters.

The maximum number of supporters shall be double the required minimum number of supporters.

[A candidate can withdraw his/her consent to stand for election up until the time limit for submitting lists of candidates expires.

An elector, who has supported a list of candidates, cannot revoke his/her declaration of support after the list of candidates has been submitted to the presiding election board.]1)

1) Act No. 27/2002, Art. 5.