Meerssen bids farewell to outgoing council and welcomes new members in March 2026 meetings
Residents of Meerssen can witness a pivotal moment in local governance as the municipal council transitions on 31 March and 1 April 2026. The meetings mark the end of one term and the start of another, with key decisions on election legality and new council members taking office.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Meeting Dates | Tuesday 31 March 2026 and Wednesday 1 April 2026 |
| Start Time | 19:00 |
| Location | De Agnespoort, Sint Agnesplein 14A, Bunde |
| Livestream | www.meerssen.nl |
| Key Agenda Items (31 March) | Adoption of minutes, election legality, closing of 2022-2026 council term |
| Key Agenda Items (1 April) | Oath-taking of new council members |
| Council Documents | Available from 17 March 2026 at meerssen.raadsinformatie.nl |
| Contact for Information | Clerk’s office: 14-043 or email |
The Municipality of Meerssen is responsible for local governance, including organizing council meetings and ensuring the democratic process runs smoothly. These meetings are a critical part of the transition between elected councils, ensuring continuity in local decision-making.
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Municipality of Meerssen | Draft agendas for decision-making council meetings Tuesday 31 March 2026 and Wednesday 1 April 2026
News item
On Tuesday 31 March 2026 and Wednesday 1 April 2026, the municipal council will meet. These meetings will mark the farewell of the outgoing Council and the installation of the new Council. The meetings will begin at 19:00. You can follow the meeting via the livestream on www.meerssen.nl or attend in person at De Agnespoort (address: Sint Agnesplein 14A in Bunde).
Draft agenda Tuesday 31 March 2026 (farewell of the outgoing Council)
- Opening and announcements
- Adoption of the draft agenda
- Adoption of the draft minutes of the meeting dated 26-01-2026
- Adoption of the draft minutes of the meeting dated 05-02-2026 & 09-02-2026
- List of received council documents (version dated 16-03-2026)
- Council proposal: admission of appointed members to the municipal council and legality of the election process
- Closing of the 2022-2026 council term
Draft agenda Wednesday 1 April 2026 (installation of the new Council)
- Opening and announcements
- Adoption of the draft agenda
- Taking of the oath or declaration and promise by the newly appointed council members
Council documents available for inspection
You can view the council documents (council proposals and annexes) for these council meetings from Tuesday 17 March 2026 via the council information system on meerssen.raadsinformatie.nl The paper documents can be viewed by appointment at the Meerssen municipal office. To make an appointment, please contact the clerk’s office (telephone number 14-043).
Information
For more information, you can contact the clerk’s office by email or by telephone at 14-043.