Legal provisions for direct democracy at the local level

Due to the diversenature of Swiss federalism, it is difficult to make general observations ondemocratic institutions at the communal level. Decisions by the citizen'sassembly or communal parliament are subject to a mandatory referendum in somecommunities, and only subject to an optional referendum in others. Initiativesmay be submitted by individuals or a set number of voters. Similarly,individuals may enter agenda initiatives that will become part of the agenda ofthe municipal assembly.