Queensland Consolidated Acts

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORAL ACT 2011 - SECT 116C

116C Requirements for registration

(1) The appointment of a person as an agent has no effect unless—

(a) the person is an adult; and

(b) the person has—

(i) consented to the appointment in writing; and

(ii) signed a declaration that the person is eligible for appointment; and

(c) the electoral commission is given written notice of the appointment that—

(i) states the person’s name and address; and

(ii) includes or is accompanied by the consent and declaration mentioned in paragraph (b) ; and

(iii) for the appointment of an agent of a group of candidates—is signed by each candidate who is a member of the group; and

(d) the person’s name is included in the register of agents.

(2) A person is not eligible to be appointed, or to hold office, as an agent for this part if the person has been convicted of an offence against section 43C (4) , this part or part 9 , division 5 .