Section 17: Multiple candidatures unlawful

Local Government Act · PART III: ELECTION OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES

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17. Multiple candidatures unlawful No person shall, at one and the same election, stand as candidate for election— (a) in more than one ward of a Municipal City Council or Municipal Town Council; or (b) in more than one Municipal City Council, Municipal Town Council or Village Council.

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