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"All signatures must be checked. In order to facilitate checking, lists of signatures should preferably contain the names of electors registered in the same municipality. "

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

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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.