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Information for Candidates and Agents

Information for candidates and agents, including all the relevant forms, can be found here:

Nomination Papers

Contents48.49 KB
Letter to Prospective Candidates and Agents92.46 KB
Arrangements in Force at the Poll33.37 KB
Election Timetable25.26 KB
Secrecy Requirements43.38 KB
Nomination Papers116.53 KB
Notification of Poll Count and Postal Agents48.75 KB
Agent Declaration - Local Elections Scotland18.43 KB
Candidate Declaration - Local Elections Scotland18.67 KB
Explanatory Notes - Spending Return, Local Elections Scotland169.17 KB
Factsheet for Candidates at Scottish Council Elections121.67 KB
Spending Return - Local Elections Scotland148.8 KB
Polling Scheme and Electorate Figures77.28 KB
Limit of Candidates Election Expenses9.03 KB
Code of Conduct for Campaigners227.94 KB
Tellers Guidance Generic918.73 KB
Tellers Dos and Don'ts Generic196.01 KB
Election Office Contacts12.96 KB
Request for Electoral Register25.19 KB
Notice of Withdrawl16.75 KB
Ward 13 2017 Declaration of Results2.84 KB
Covid 19 and Distancing Procedures24.89 KB

Electoral Commission Candidate Guidance 

SLG Part 1 - Can you stand for election203.3 KB
SLG Part 2a - Standing as an independent candidate317.81 KB
SLG Part 2b - Standing as a party candidate289.66 KB
SLG Part 3 - Spending and donations310.79 KB
SLG Part 4 - The campaign337.76 KB
SLG Part 5 - Your right to attend key electoral events240.77 KB
SLG Part 6 - After the declaration of results149.78 KB

 

Briefing session for Candidates and Agents 

Candidate and Agent Briefing November 2020120.35 KB
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