The name of a candidate on a political party, coalition or independent candidates list may not be withdrawn after the candidates list is certified by the Central Election Commission of BiH. If the candidate is incapacitated or rejects the mandate after the election results are certified by the Central Election Commission of BiH, the name of the candidate shall be erased from the  candidates list and the mandate shall be allocated in accordance with Article 9.10, except for lists  in cantons and municipalities which shall be allocated in accordance with Article 13.5. The candidate, or in the event that the candidate is incapacitated, his or her representative must submit the rejection of the mandate in writing to the Central Election Commission of BiH. A  candidate may not withdraw his or her candidacy before the certification of the election results.