Candidate forms and handbooks
You can find out more about becoming a candidate by reading a candidate handbook.
Candidate handbooks
Candidate information kit
Scrutineers
Scrutineers are people who are appointed to observe election activities on behalf of a candidate. This includes ballot paper issuing and vote counting.
To find out more about the role and responsibilities of a scrutineer, read the following handbook.
Scrutineer handbooks
Candidates must appoint scrutineers in writing by completing the following form:
Scrutineer appointment form
Previous election handbooks
You can refer to handbooks from past elections to see what kind of information they provide.
These handbooks were correct when we published them. Legislation can change often so this information might be out of date.