New council term kicks off in Neder-Betuwe with installation of councillors
Residents of Neder-Betuwe can witness the start of a new council term as councillors are officially installed on 1 April. The meeting, open to the public, will cover key appointments and financial updates, shaping local governance for the next four years.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | 1 April 2026 |
| Time | 19:30 |
| Location | Town Hall, Neder-Betuwe |
| Livestream | Available via Notubiz |
| Oath-taking | Mandatory for councillors (Article 14, Municipalities Act) |
| New Appointments | Deputy chairs, committee members, and citizen councillors |
| Committees | Administrative innovation, audit, and employers' committees |
| Background Documents | Available from 31 March on Notubiz |
The municipal council of Neder-Betuwe plays a crucial role in local governance, overseeing policy decisions, financial management, and the appointment of key officials. This meeting marks the formal start of a new four-year term, ensuring continuity and accountability in local administration.
Happy with Openrijk?
Then support us with a small contribution
external link to whydonate.comRead the full translated article below
Extraordinary council meeting - installation of councillors on 1 April
On Wednesday 1 April 2026, an extraordinary council meeting will be held to install the councillors for the new council term 2026-2030. The meeting will take place in the town hall and will begin at 19:30.
Everyone is cordially invited to attend this council meeting in the public gallery. The meeting can also be followed via a livestream.
Agenda
The agenda includes, among other items:
- Oath-taking of councillors: Before councillors can take up their duties, they must take the oath or affirmation in accordance with Article 14 of the Municipalities Act.
- Overview of financial position
- Appointment of first and second deputy chair of the municipal council: As a new council term has begun, the council will be asked to appoint a first and second deputy chair who can replace the mayor as council chair when he is absent.
- Appointment of new citizen councillors and resignation of departing citizen councillors
- Appointment of representatives to various joint arrangements and other bodies
- Appointment of committee members
Now that a new council term has begun, the council must decide on the composition of the following committees: the administrative innovation committee, the audit committee and the employers' committee. The council must also appoint spokespersons for the discussion of spatial initiatives during the image-forming evening. The background documents will be available on our website from 31 March. The link to the livestream can also be found there.