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District council election Determination of eligibility
Anyone applying for a seat in the district council or in the city council must meet the criteria of eligibility. This must be proven when submitting the nominations.
Your responsible authority
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Forms
The completed form must be submitted in the original (written form requirement)
The forms can be obtained from the district returning officer or available on the Internet, e.g. at
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Detailed description
Candidates who stand for election to the district council of a district or to the city council of an independent city must prove that they are eligible when submitting the election proposal. The following criteria must be met:
- is a German within the meaning of Article 116 paragraph 1 of the Basic Law or a citizen of another Member State of the European Union,
- has reached the age of 18,
- has been permanently resident or habitually resident in the electoral area for at least three months.
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Requirements
- is a German within the meaning of Article 116 paragraph 1 of the Basic Law or a citizen of another Member State of the European Union,
- has reached the age of 18,
- has been permanently resident or habitually resident in the electoral area for at least three months.
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Documents
- Identity cards, passport
- Form "Certificate of eligibility" Model form Appendix 8a of the Brandenburg Municipal Election Ordinance
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Process
The applicant fills out the form "Annex 8a of the BbgKWahlV: Certificate of eligibility" and submits it to the municipal authority (residents' registration system) for confirmation.
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Duration
immediately to a few days
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Deadline
Submission to the district returning officer by the 66th day before the election, 12 noon
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Responsible authority
district-free city;
unincorporated municipality;
Office;
Verbandsgemeinde
- Legal basis
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More information
Public announcement of the district returning officer for the submission of election proposals in accordance with § 26 BbgKWahlG. This will be published no later than the 92nd day before the election.
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Approved
Ministry of the Interior and Municipal Affairs,
Unit 23
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Approved date
24.04.2020