On March 16, 2022, we will elect a new city council and district committees. On Monday 22 November there will be an information meeting for residents and groups who want to apply for the city district committee. This is organized by the Zuid district.

In the elections for the district committee, young people aged 16 and over are also allowed to vote and stand as a candidate for the first time. To put you forward as a candidate for a political party.

• Date: Monday 22 November
• Time: From 6.15 pm to 8.15 pm
• Location: due to the tightened corona measures, the online event will take place

To register

You can register via [email protected] You will receive a link to the online meeting from us.

program

• 6.15 pm to 6.30 pm Online walk-in
• 6.30 pm to 6.50 pm Opening and welcome by portfolio holder Rocco Piers, South district
• Why is local democracy important?
• What will change in the administrative system?
• 6.50 pm to 7.15 pm Application, explanation by Ruud Heemskerk, Municipality of Amsterdam
• How can you participate in the elections as a candidate for the district committee?
• 19:15 to 19:25 Break
• 7:25 p.m. to 8:10 p.m. What does the work of a district committee member look like? Presentation by and in discussion with district committee members Erik Smit (D66) and Gianni Pollarini (VVD)
• 8.10 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. Closing

More information

For more information, see the article Electionable couples for the elections? Act now!