Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act, 2000 (Act No. 27 of 2000)

Chapter 3 : Preparations for Election

Part 3 : Ward candidates

16. Nomination of ward candidates

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(1)A person may be nominated to contest an election in a ward by—
(a)a registered party; or
(b)a person who is—
(i)ordinarily resident in the municipality in which that ward falls; and
(ii)registered as a voter on that municipality’s segment of the voters' roll.

 

(2)Provided the other provisions of this Act, are complied with, a person nominated in terms of—
(a)subsection (1)(a) stands in the ward as a ward candidate representing the nominating party; and
(b)subsection (1)(b) stands in the ward as an independent ward candidate.