In a referendum you can vote on a specific proposal on which the municipality has taken a decision. You vote for or against a decision taken by the city council.
- You disagree with a decision of the city council. You can then request a referendum
- A referendum is a vote among the residents of Hilversum about a decision by the city council
- Every Hilversummer aged 18 or older can request a referendum
- The city council can adopt the result of the referendum, but it does not have to
Request a referendum
Requesting a referendum is done in 2 phases. You first make an introductory request and then a final request. At each stage, residents must submit statements of support. With these statements of support you show that enough Hilversummers find the subject of the referendum important.
Introductory request
- For a referendum, you first make an introductory application
- You do this within 6 weeks after the day of the public announcement of the council decision
- You collect 1625 signatures from residents who agree with your application (statements of support). These signatures must be from Hilversummers who are also allowed to vote in elections (eligible to vote)
Final application
- If your preliminary application has been approved, you submit a final application.
- You do this within 6 weeks after the approval has been made public
- You collect 3250 signatures from residents who agree with your application (statements of support). These signatures must be from Hilversummers who are also allowed to vote in elections (eligible to vote)
Statement of Support
Residents can visit the Municipal Office (Oude Enghweg 23) collect a form (statement of support) and deliver it there as well.
The statement of support can also be sent to:
President of the City Council
P.O. Box 9900
1201 GM Hilversum
Exceptions
- You cannot request a referendum on every council decision. For example, a referendum on the salaries and rules for civil servants, the budget or the prices and taxes of the municipality is not possible
- For all exceptions and rules, you can referendum regulation look
Questions
If you have any questions or would like a form to request a referendum, please email griffie@hilversum.nl or call (035) 629 24 79