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Article R 9
 

• 1. The candidate whose place of residence is located outside the European part of the Netherlands must also designate a proxy resident in the European part of the Netherlands in the declaration of consent, stating their name, initials, place of residence, and address. If the candidate signs more than one declaration, the same proxy must be designated in each declaration. This proxy is authorized, to the exclusion of the candidate, to perform the acts referred to in Articles V 2, first, fourth, and fifth paragraphs, V 3, and W 2, first paragraph, under f. If the candidate resides in one of the public bodies of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba, the proxy is authorized, to the exclusion of the candidate, to perform the acts referred to in Articles V 2, first, fourth, and fifth paragraphs, V 3, first paragraph, and W 2, first paragraph, under f.


• 2. The candidate is authorized to revoke the proxy granted in accordance with the first paragraph. They must notify the chairperson of the central electoral committee of this in writing, if necessary designating a new proxy. If no new representative is appointed, the candidate shall indicate the address at which they wish to receive notification of their appointment, as referred to in Article V 1.