Plans for the Elders' Council Election on November 29th
The city of Mönchengladbach is set to hold an election for the Senior Council on November 29, 2025. If you are a resident of Mönchengladbach, aged 60 or older, and have an interest in serving on this council, here's a step-by-step guide on how to apply.
To begin the application process, you can obtain the necessary forms from the Citizen Service department at the Vitus Center (Room 509, Goebenstraße 4-8, 41061 Mönchengladbach). An appointment is required, which can be arranged by contacting the email address [email protected].
The nomination process requires a certificate of eligibility and a written declaration of consent to the candidacy. Candidates must submit their nomination personally, including their last name, first name, occupation, date of birth, address (primary residence), email, and telephone number.
It's important to note that there are certain eligibility requirements. Candidates must have no legal impediments to run in the election, and members of the city council, district representatives, voting members of city committees, and professionals affiliated with certain associations, organizations, or unions are not eligible to run.
If more than 50 valid nominations are received, a public lottery will decide. The nomination deadline is Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
The election will be conducted entirely by mail. For any questions regarding the nomination process, the Citizen Service department is available to help.
For precise details on application procedures and eligibility for the Senior Council election in Mönchengladbach, you should consult the official website of the city of Mönchengladbach, the local election office (Wahlamt) of Mönchengladbach, or public announcements or brochures concerning the upcoming Senior Council election issued by the city.
Additionally, it's worth noting that the signature of supporters must be personal and handwritten. Each supporter can only support one nomination and cannot support their own. Supporters of a nomination must be at least 18 years old, eligible voters, and provide their last name, first name, date of birth, address (primary residence), email, and telephone number (if available).
We hope this guide has been helpful in understanding the process for applying for the Senior Council election in Mönchengladbach. If you need further assistance in finding the specific official contact points or websites for Mönchengladbach’s election office, feel free to ask!
The election for the Senior Council in Mönchengladbach is a significant event in the city's general-news and politics landscape, with the voting day set for November 29, 2025. To participate in this election, residents aged 60 or older can follow a step-by-step guide for application, including obtaining forms from the Vitus Center and submitting necessary documents by the deadline on September 21, 2025.
