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Clause 3
The elections of delegates shall start no earlier than six months and be concluded no
later than four months before the congress.
Clause 4
The election of the delegates must be held over at least two days. The time(s) and
place(s) for the election are to be decided by the executive of the local branch.
The executive of the local branch may also decide that the election of the delegates
be by postal voting. If more than one local branch is included in a constituency, this
decision is remitted to the district board. The rules for postal voting are stipulated by
the district board.
Clause 5
The local branch of the Social Democratic Party shall, by way of an advertisement or
a written communication no later than 14 days before the election, ensure that the
members are informed of the election.
Clause 6
All party members who have paid their membership fees are entitled to vote in the
election of congress delegates elected in the local branch where their membership is
registered.
Clause 7
When voters cast their votes, membership of the local branch must be validated on
request.
Clause 8
The election of delegates shall be by secret ballot.
Clause 9
Every member has the right to nominate candidates. Nominations shall be made to
the executive of the local branch within the time stated by the latter. The local
branch shall send the district board a list of all the candidates nominated. The district
board produces ballot papers and sends them to local branches. All the candidates
within the constituency shall be listed on the ballot in alphabetical order. The number
of delegates nominated for election must be stated on the ballot. Only the ballot
paper drawn up by the district board may be used in the election.