Proposed candidates for the Council of Elders to be voted on during the November 29 electoral process
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The city of Mönchengladbach is set to hold an election for its Senior Council on November 29, 2025. Here's a summary of the key details, eligibility criteria, and nomination requirements for the upcoming election.
Eligibility
To be eligible to stand for election in the Senior Council, candidates must be residents of Mönchengladbach and at least 60 years old on the day of the election. This ensures representation by seniors themselves.
Nomination
Candidates can be nominated by senior citizen groups, social organizations, or stand as independent candidates. The nomination process requires personal submission and must be supported in writing by at least 15 eligible voters. The necessary forms are available at the Vitus Center (Room 509, Goebenstraße 4-8, 41061 Mönchengladbach).
Each supporter must provide their last name, first name, date of birth, address (primary residence), email, and telephone number (if available). It's important to note that supporters may only support one nomination and cannot support their own.
Election/Voting Procedures
The election will be conducted by mail. If more than 50 valid nominations are received, a public lottery will decide. The exact voting methods (mail, in-person, or electronic) will be determined by the city administration, often overseen by the local election authority.
Important Dates
Nominations must be submitted by no later than Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM. For exact details on the 2025 election in Mönchengladbach, including precise age requirements, nomination deadlines, voting methods, and eligibility criteria, it would be necessary to consult official Mönchengladbach city government sources or the announcement of the Senior Council election 2025 accessible through their official website or municipal election offices.
For any questions, you can contact the Citizen Service Department at [email protected].
Lastly, it's worth noting that members of the Council, district representatives, city committee voting members, and those professionally affiliated with certain associations, organizations, or unions are not eligible to run. There must be no legal impediments for candidates. Nine voting members and their deputies will be elected in the Senior Council election.
- The upcoming election for the Senior Council in Mönchengladbach on November 29, 2025, falls under the realm of politics, which is being closely followed by the city's residents.
- However, it's essential for general-news outlets to provide clear information about the nomination process, voting procedures, and eligibility criteria to ensure the public is well-informed about the key details of this important political event.
