The nomination period for the Chief Executive Election will run from February 14 to 29.
The Electoral Affairs Commission said notices on the nomination and the appointment of the Returning Officer for the fourth term Chief Executive Election were gazetted today.
A Hong Kong permanent resident who is a Chinese citizen, with no right of abode in any foreign country, has reached 40 years of age and has ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for a continuous period of at least 20 years, is qualified to be nominated as a candidate.
A candidate’s nomination must be subscribed by at least 150 members of the Election Committee.
Candidates must submit nomination forms in person to the Returning Officer at 10/F Harbour Centre, Wan Chai, during the nomination period.
Nomination forms are available from the Registration & Electoral Office and can be downloaded from its website.
The election will be held on March 25.
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