Municipal elections (background)
Municipal elections are held in the Netherlands once every four years. The next municipal elections will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. On that day, you will elect the 19 council members who will form the municipal council of Nuenen, Gerwen, and Nederwetten until 2030.
Structure of municipal government
A municipal council consists of:
- the city council (representative body),
- the mayor and aldermen (the executive committee)
- and the mayor (chairman of the council and college).
Highest administrative body
The municipal council is the most important decision-making body in the municipality. The council determines what needs to be done in the municipality and monitors whether the mayor and aldermen are doing their job properly.
The council receives assistance from the Municipal Clerk’s Office, committee members, the audit office, and other supporting parties. The council also appoints the mayor and aldermen.
Composition and working methods of the council
The council decides by majority vote. The members of the council are usually members of a political party. This may be a local branch of a national party, but also a local party or group.
The members of a single party in a municipal council form a political group. The most important spokesperson for this group is the group chair.
The mayor is the chair of the municipal council. As chair of the municipal council, the mayor does not have the right to vote. However, he or she may participate in the discussions during council meetings.
City council meetings
The meetings of the municipal council are open to the public. This means that anyone is welcome to attend.
The agenda for the meeting will be published well in advance on the municipality's website.