Standing as a candidate at a local election
Certificate of Authorisation
If you are standing on behalf of a political party, you must have written permission from the Nominating Officer (or a person authorised to act on their behalf) to use the party name, or one of the descriptions registered with the Electoral Commission.
Party names and descriptions are on the and must match exactly, no changes are allowed.
You must make sure you have checked you have written the correct party description in Section 1 (f) on the nomination paper before getting any signatures.
You can complete the form in the nomination pack and ask the Nominating Officer (or authorised person) to sign it, or supply a form or letter produced by the party and signed by the Nominating Officer (or authorised person).
This form does not need to be completed if you are standing as an independent candidate.