Proposed Candidates for the Elder Council Elections on November 29th
In the city of Mönchengladbach, Germany, an election for the Senior Council will take place on November 29, 2025. This council is dedicated to representing the interests of older citizens in the city.
To run in this election, candidates must meet certain requirements. They must be residents of Mönchengladbach and at least 60 years old on the day of the election. Eligible candidates can obtain the necessary forms by arranging an appointment via email at [email protected].
The nomination process involves submitting a candidacy declaration, a certificate of eligibility, and a written declaration of consent to the candidacy. Each supporter must provide their personal details, including last name, first name, date of birth, address, email, and telephone number (if available). It's important to note that supporters can only support one nomination and cannot support their own.
Nominations must be supported in writing by at least 15 eligible voters and must be submitted by no later than Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The necessary forms are available at the Vitus Center (Room 509, Goebenstraße 4-8, 41061 Mönchengladbach).
If more than 50 valid nominations are received, a public lottery will decide the nine voting members and their deputies to be elected in the Senior Council. It's worth noting that members of the city council, district representatives, city committee voting members, and professionals affiliated with certain associations, organizations, or unions are not eligible to run.
Voting for the Senior Council election will be conducted entirely by mail. For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the election, candidates and voters are encouraged to consult the official Mönchengladbach city website (Stadt Mönchengladbach) or contact the local Seniors’ Office or the municipal election authority.
Stay informed and get involved in shaping the future of Mönchengladbach's Senior Council! If you need assistance in locating the relevant official Mönchengladbach website or contact details for the Senior Council election office, feel free to ask for help.
The election for the Senior Council in Mönchengladbach, Germany, is not limited to just politics, but also includes general-news about the representatives of older citizens in the city. The nomination process for these elections involves candidates being at least 60 years old, meeting certain requirements, and submitting their nomination forms by no later than September 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM, which can be obtained via email at [email protected].
