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Local Electoral Act 2001

Conduct of elections and polls - Notice of election or poll

53: Additional material to be included in notice in respect of election

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"What extra information you'll find in an election notice"

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When you get a notice about an election, it must include some extra information. You will find out the day and time by which nominations must be received. The notice will also tell you about the candidate profile statement. You will learn how to make a nomination and any deposit you need to pay. The notice will say how much the deposit is and how to pay it. You will also find out how many vacancies need to be filled. The notice is sent out under section 52, which has more details about the election process. You can check this section to learn more about what the notice must include. This will help you understand the election better.

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Part 3Conduct of elections and polls
Notice of election or poll

53Additional material to be included in notice in respect of election

  1. In the case of an election, a notice under section 52 must also state—

  2. the day and time by which nominations must be received; and
    1. the rights of a candidate to submit a candidate profile statement and the manner in which it may be submitted; and
      1. the manner in which nominations must be made; and
        1. the amount of any deposit required to be paid in respect of nominations and the manner in which that deposit must be paid; and
          1. the number of vacancies to be filled.