Guidelines election activities in public spaces

2. Signs outside built-up areas

The placement of signs in the outdoor area is allowed temporarily without a permit, during the elections, up to 6 weeks before the elections and up to 2 weeks after, provided they are not structures requiring an environmental permit.

Licensed structures within the meaning of the Wabo (General Provisions on Environmental Law Act) may not be erected without an environmental permit. If a structure is involved, then an environmental permit is required for the activity Construction.

3. Election signs on private property

The posting of signs by individuals on their own property is to some extent protected by freedom of speech, such as the Constitution. 

During election time, election signs may be placed on private property. Of course, such signs may not cause danger or inconvenience to nearby residents and/or traffic. 

4. Information booth

In connection with the election, booths may be set up with an information booth for one day during the week before the election, excluding Sunday.

At least 14 days' notice must be given to Annemarie van Gerwen and Kimberly Gevers of the Department of Realization, Cluster Licenses, Enforcement, Safety at evenementen@nuenen.nl.

Stand space may then be taken at the following locations:

• Church Square, Gerwen;
• near community center Enode;
• near Lambert Church, Nederwetten;
• near elementary school "the Wentelwiek";
• Andries Square;
• forecourt Parkhof;
• Vincent van Gogh Square;
• near Kernkwartier Shopping Center.

5. Information booth near weekly market

Political parties are allowed to have the use of a stand with an information stand near the market, but not at the weekly market itself, as this is not allowed under Article 10 of the Market Ordinance.
An information stand near the market is allowed only on the last market day before the elections. Notification of this must be given to the market master at least 14 days in advance. The location of the stand is determined in consultation with the market master.
The market master can be reached at tondegoey@gmail.com and/or at 06-47954679.

Furthermore, flyering is allowed during the taking of a booth, with the condition that any flyers thrown away by the public must be removed after the event.

6. Sound truck 

Each political party may use the circulation of a sound truck once on one of the two Saturdays preceding the election date.
This is only allowed at a time between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm.
At least 14 days' notice must be given to Annemarie van Gerwen and Kimberly Gevers of the Department of Realization, Cluster Licenses, Enforcement, Safety at evenementen@nuenen.nl. 

7. Election caravan 

Touring with an election caravan is allowed once prior to the election.
This is not permitted on Sundays.
After 7 p.m., no sound system and/or live music may be used in the process.
Notice of this must be given at least 14 days in advance to Annemarie van Gerwen and Kimberly Gevers of the Department of Realization, Cluster Licenses, Enforcement, Safety at evenementen@nuenen.nl. 

8. Meetings

No party meetings will be allowed in municipal buildings, but activities of all joint parties will be allowed. Meetings in the open air, at a place where this does not meet with objections from the point of view of traffic safety, including the use of the kiosk in the Park, the kiosk on the Hill and the site in front of "the Jug" in Nederwetten are allowed.

At least 14 days' notice must be given to Annemarie van Gerwen and Kimberly Gevers of the Department of Realization, Cluster Licenses, Enforcement, Safety at evenementen@nuenen.nl. 

9. Propaganda

Within a 50-meter radius of the various polling stations, no propaganda materials of any kind are allowed to be displayed by participating political parties.

This measure does not apply to municipal election signs placed within 50 meters of various polling stations.

10. Banners

 Hanging banners above or on the road is not permitted.