Hong Kong Regulations

ELECTORAL PROCEDURE (CHIEF EXECUTIVE ELECTION) REGULATION - SECT 9

Withdrawal of candidature

(1) A withdrawal of candidature under section 19 of the Election Ordinance
shall be effected by delivering a notice of withdrawal to the
Returning Officer before the close of nominations.

(2) A notice of withdrawal shall-

   (a)  be in the specified form;

   (b)  bear the signature of the candidate which shall be attested by a
        witness and bear the witness' signature; and

   (c)  be delivered-

        (i)    by the candidate in person or his election agent in person;

        (ii)   at an office of the Returning Officer specified by him; and

        (iii)  during ordinary business hours.

(3) The provisions of this section are made for the purposes of section 19 of
the Election Ordinance.