Electoral system for national legislature

Suriname

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The Nomination of Candidates for the Election of Members of the National Assembly
Article 38
1. On the day of nomination of the candidates for members of the National Assembly, lists
of candidates may be submitted at the office of the Central Polling Authority from 08.00
hours until 15.00 hours.
2. At least fourteen days before the day of nomination of the candidates, public notice is
given hereof by the Central Polling Authority.
3. The structure and layout of the lists shall be laid down by state decree, which will also set
the time on which and the place where the forms may be acquired by the voters free of
charge.
Article 39
1. Every list must be signed by the executive board of the political organization.
2. The persons who sign the lists should be eligible to vote according to the voters' lists
which are valid on the moment the lists of candidates are submitted.
Article 40
Above the list of candidates, the indication of the political organization and the party symbol, if
this was registered, shall be placed.

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