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"The time-limit for collecting signatures (particularly the day on which the time-limit starts to run and the last day of the time-limit) must be clearly specified, as well as the number of signatures to be collected. "

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CoE (Venice Commission): Code of Good Practice on Referendums, para. III.4.b

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Code of Good Practice on Referendums

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Limits on individuals wishing to run for office may only be based on objective and reasonable criteria, including support from a minimum number of citizens.