Each list is signed by all the candidates on it and by the proxy appointed by the trade union organisation to represent it. Candidates’ signatures may be obtained by electronic means. The list shall mention, where appropriate, the college for which it is presented. Each candidate’s surname, first name, date and place of birth, professional address and position are given.
Complete lists must be submitted to the National Commission no later than 5 p.m. (Paris time) on the seventieth day before the election.
Any list that does not meet the conditions laid down in this section shall be rejected by the National Commission. This refusal may be contested before the competent judicial court, by the representative as well as by any candidate of the list, within three days of its notification by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.
The matter shall be referred to the court by application made, delivered or addressed to the registry.
It shall give its final ruling within ten days, after giving three days’ notice to all parties. The court’s decision is notified by the clerk’s office within three days by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.
The decision may not be contested.
It may be appealed to the Supreme Court within ten days of notification of the court’s decision. This appeal is subject to the conditions set out in articles R. 15-2 to R. 15-6 of the Electoral Code.
The procedure is free of charge.