Members of the Referendum Commission

What is your role as a member of the referendum committee?

The Utrecht Referendum Committee is seeking new members due to the departure of two members and

expansion by two members—four new members for the committee. For this

For this inspiring part-time position, we are looking for candidates who enjoy working at

to help increase the say of Utrecht residents. As a member of the committee, you are independent. The main tasks

The members of the referendum committee are:

1. The referendum committee may, on its own initiative or upon

request from the council, the chair of the central election board, or the board

issue a statement on:

• amendments to this regulation,
• the subjection of council decisions to a referendum,
• the procedures to be followed in connection with referendums and requests for referendums

  procedure,

• the referendum question
• and all other matters covered by the advisory referendum

  relate to and which it considers important.

• Monitor the implementation of the referendum ordinance and the

  the neutral nature of the information to be provided by the board regarding the

  advisory referendum.

2. Handling of complaints in connection with the above supervisory duties

Composition of the referendum committee?

As a member of the

Referendum Committee: You are part of a committee consisting of five members, which meets with a quorum of three. The five members elect from among themselves

consisting of a chairperson and a vice chairperson.

Profile of a Referendum Commission Member

We strive for a team that is diverse in terms of background, knowledge, and

practical expertise – a diverse and mixed team. Given the

With regard to the committee's responsibilities, preference is given to a balanced

diverse backgrounds in the fields of public administration and law.

If

As a member of the referendum committee, you are knowledgeable, objective, and independent.

As a member, you’ll also have plenty of time available when there’s a referendum

will be initiated, and you are available on Thursdays if needed

with the city council. The time commitment depends on the initiatives of

citizens to hold a referendum. It is possible that there will be none or only a few

The meeting is within the appointment period.

The ideal candidate also has the following qualities:

• an independent mindset, an analytical approach

  and a constructive attitude;

• administrative and political acumen;
• an affinity for local government and for Utrecht;
• be willing to act as a unified group on behalf of the committee

  step;

Who isn't?

In the Advisory Regulation

The Utrecht Municipality Referendum lists a number of functions that are not

are compatible with membership on the referendum committee.

Persons who have been convicted within the past five years are not eligible for membership

prior to their appointment;

• have been a member of the board, or
• have held a political office in the

  the City of Utrecht, or

• have been a civil servant employed by the municipality

  Utrecht.

Reimbursement

The

The amount of the compensation is based onSection 3.4.1 of the

Decision on the legal status of local elected officials: 181.85 euros per

meeting attended. In addition, travel expenses for attending the

reimbursed for the meeting.

The employment relationship with the

The Municipality of Utrecht involves a fictitious employment relationship, in which members have the option

are required to pay their own taxes and social security contributions (opting out) or that

to be left up to the municipality (opting in). At the end of each year,

provided an annual statement.

Selection

The Selection Committee

consists of the members of the Council Staff Care Committee (CPR)

of the Utrecht City Council, assisted by the council clerk and a

current member of the referendum committee. Interviews are scheduled for

Tuesday evenings, November 14 and 28, 2023.

Appointment

Members of the referendum committee

are appointed by the city council. The term of office is six years,

with the possibility of a one-time reappointment, also for six years. We

aiming for an appointment at the council meeting on December 7, 2023. Prior to the appointment, a

background check, as well as the application for a Certificate of Good Conduct

Behavior.

Feedback and Information

If you're interested, please apply

Please apply immediately, but no later than October 22, 2023. If you would like more information about the

Job description? You can ask questions about the job details and

Please address your application to Merel van Hall, City Clerk and Director

Council offices at 06 1317 4490. Questions about the procedure may be directed to

to Jan Willem de Boer, Recruiter, at 06 1829 1753.