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Article R 2
 

• 1. The list must be accompanied by a written statement from at least one member of the Provincial Council of each province for which the list is submitted, stating that they support the list. This statement lists the candidates in the same manner and order as on the list.


• 2. A member of the Provincial Council may not sign more than one statement of support.


• 3. A submitted statement of support cannot be withdrawn.


• 4. A general administrative order shall regulate where and when the forms for the statement of support are available, free of charge, to members of the Provincial Council. A model for the form shall be established by ministerial regulation.


• 5. Article H 4, eighth paragraph, applies.