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Section 9
 

(1) A candidate on a multi-member list or in a single-member constituency shall be a person who was recommended by at least 1% of the voters of the constituency concerned.


(2) A nominating organisation may draw up a list in a county constituency if it has gathered recommendations from 0.5% of the voters of the constituency.


(3) A mayor candidate shall be a person who was recommended as a candidate


a) by at least 3% of the voters in a settlement with 10 000 or less inhabitants,


b) by at least 300 voters in a settlement with more than 10 000, but not more than 100 000 inhabitants,


c) by at least 500 voters in a settlement with more than 100 000 inhabitants.


(4) A Capital Mayor candidate shall be a person who was recommended as a candidate by at least 5000 capital city voters.