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2022/4/28 下午 The Sámi Act - regjeringen.no
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The Sami electoral register is drawn up on the basis of the national population

register in the municipality, the register of Sami electors at the time of the last
election and the demands for inclusion or deletion received during the electoral
term.

When a person has been included in the Sami electoral register, this may be
registered in the national population register. Such registration shall only be

accessible to the authority responsible for holding elections to the Sameting, or
with the consent of the Ministry.

The Sami electoral register may be kept by electronic means.

§ 2-7. Eligibility for election and right to propose candidates.

All persons who are included in the Sami electoral register in the constituency are

eligible for election to the Sameting. Those standing for election must also be
included in the national population register as being resident in the constituency on
polling day. Administrative staff of the Sameting are not however eligible for

election.

All persons who are included in the Sami electoral register in the constituency

have the right to propose candidates in the constituency. A proposal for a list of
candidates must be signed by at least 15 Sami having the right of proposal.

A group, party or similar association may apply to the Sameting for registration

under a specified party name. The request for registration shall be supported by
the signatures of at least 200 persons who are entitled to vote and propose

candidates in elections to the Sameting. Decisions regarding registration may not be
appealed. The King may lay down further provisions regarding the conditions and
procedure for registration.

§ 2-8. Obligation to accept election, grounds for exemption and obligation to
attend meetings.

All those who are eligible for election to the Sameting are under an obligation to
accept election unless they are exempted in accordance with the provisions of the
second paragraph.

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