Migration and Integration Advisory Council Elections Commence from Monday Onward
News Article: Neuwied Sets Date for Advisory Board Elections
Residents of Neuwied, Germany, are invited to participate in the upcoming elections for the Advisory Boards and the Advisory Board for Migration and Integration of the Neuwied district. The elections will take place on November 10, 2024.
For more details about the Advisory Board elections, including the roles and responsibilities of the Advisory Boards, frequently asked questions, and a multilingual flyer for download, please visit this link.
Eligible voters can request their postal voting documents or vote in person at the postal voting office in the administration building of the city of Neuwied, Engerser Landstraße 17, 56564 Neuwied, Office 616a (6th floor). The postal voting office is open from 8:00 to 12:00, and from 13:00 to 16:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. On November 8, 2024, the office will have extended hours, operating from 13:00 to 18:00.
The Advisory Boards serve as advisory bodies in municipal affairs for a term of five years. They strive for a respectful and diverse coexistence in society, providing advice on matters related to migration, integration policies, and the promotion of social cohesion. They represent the interests of migrants and help foster dialogue between different cultural communities and local government.
Members of the Advisory Boards are usually elected or appointed by local migrant organizations, community groups, and sometimes municipal authorities. The Advisory Board for Migration and Integration of the Neuwied district will also be elected on November 10, 2024. Foreign residents, stateless persons, naturalized citizens, late repatriates, residents with dual citizenship, and their children are eligible to vote.
For questions or further information, please contact the Integration Officer Dilorom Jacka via email at [email protected].
For more information about the city of Neuwied, please visit the city's website.
The elections for the Advisory Boards and the Advisory Board for Migration and Integration in Neuwied, Germany, are scheduled on policy-and-legislation matters such as migration, integration policies, and social cohesion. These democratic processes in the city's politics align with the general-news interest of fostering diverse and respectful communities.
