The signing sheets are the equivalent of ballot papers at elections and referendums. The form of the signing sheet is prescribed and you must follow this precisely.1
The signing sheets must be printed in accordance with the directions for printing, and you will need to follow similar quality assurance and contract management processes as you would when arranging the printing of ballot papers at an election.
Signing sheets for postal signers and for use at signing places must be the same in form, although the official mark may be different if desired.2
Signing sheet colour
The colour of the signing sheet is not prescribed, but tendered signing sheets are required to be a different colour from the ordinary signing sheets.3
The ‘official mark’
An appropriate security mark, the ‘official mark’, is required by law to be added to the signing sheet.4
Signing sheet numbers and the unique identifying mark
Every signing sheet should have an individual number (similar to a ballot paper number) and another unique identifying mark printed on the back.5
Unlike other documents and notices relating to the petition, the signing sheet may not be produced in other languages or formats.6
You will need to put security arrangements in place to prevent unauthorised access to or use of the signing sheets during the production process and storage.