Guidance for the GLRO administering the GLA elections

All candidates, including those on a party list, must also formally consent to their nomination and deliver their consent by the deadline for delivery of nomination papers.1 It must be submitted by hand and cannot be submitted by post, fax, email or other electronic means. The consent to nomination form is prescribed in the election rules and the candidate must use this form or a form to like effect.2  

The candidate’s consent must include:3

• the candidate’s date of birth 
• a statement that they are qualified to stand for election and meet one or more of the qualifications for standing 
• a statement that to the best of the candidate’s knowledge and belief they are not disqualified from being elected

The disqualification orders for candidates have been updated by the Elections Act 2022.4 It is for the candidate to ensure that they are not disqualified from standing. Neither you nor the Commission are able to confirm whether or not a candidate is disqualified.

Candidates are not allowed to sign their consent form earlier than 31 calendar days before the deadline for submitting their nomination papers.5

The consent must also be witnessed by another person. The witness's address must be provided  on the home address form.6  

There are no restrictions on who can be a witness to the consent to nomination.