Roerdalen welcomes new municipal council in transition ceremony
Residents of Roerdalen will witness a key moment in local democracy as the outgoing council steps down and new councillors are sworn in. These meetings mark the start of a fresh term, shaping policies that directly affect your community.
| Event | Date | Time | Location | How to Attend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farewell to current council | 31 March 2026 | 4:00 PM | Town Hall | Livestream or public gallery |
| Swearing-in of new council | 1 April 2026 | 7:30 PM | Town Hall | Livestream, OR6 (Ziggo ch. 41), or public gallery |
| Credentials Committee update | 1 April 2026 | 7:30 PM | Town Hall | Part of swearing-in meeting |
Recordings with subtitles will be available post-event.
The municipality of Roerdalen oversees local governance, including the transition of municipal councils. This process ensures continuity in decision-making on issues like infrastructure, social services, and local regulations that impact residents' daily lives.
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Farewell to the municipal council and swearing-in of new councillors
On Tuesday, 31 March, we will say farewell to the current municipal council. This will take place during a meeting starting at 4:00 PM in the town hall. On Wednesday, 1 April, the members of the new municipal council will be sworn in. This meeting begins at 7:30 PM in the town hall.
Agenda for 31 March
The meeting on 31 March will begin with an official segment. The outgoing council will assess the validity of the elections and the admission of the new councillors. This will be followed by a farewell to the current municipal council, with special attention paid to members who will not be part of the new council.
Agenda for 1 April
Today marks the start of the new council’s term of office. During this meeting, the new council will be installed. Members will take an oath or declaration and promise. Furthermore, the mayor will inform the municipal council about the members of the Credentials Committee for the new aldermen.
Attending the meeting
You can attend the meetings from the public gallery in the council chamber. Would you prefer not to come to the town hall? You can also follow the meeting via a livestream:
You can also watch the meetings on these web pages at a later time. Alternatively, tune in via the local channel OR6 on Ziggo channel 41 or via XS4ALL fibre-optic channel 1507. The agenda and supporting documents can be viewed on the same pages where you find the livestreams. They are also available for inspection at the town hall.
Video report with subtitles
Audio and video recordings will be made and published on this website. If you watch a meeting recording, you can enable subtitles. To do this, use the ‘cc button’. You can find this button by hovering your mouse in the bottom left corner of the video. The button will then appear, and you can click on it.