Who determines the title of an initiative?
Finland
- Agenda initiative - proponents of the initiative
- Agenda initiative - legislature
CITIZENS' INITIATIVE ACT
(Adopted2012)
http://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2012/20120012
Section 3,sub-section 1
A citizens' initiative may be organised by one orseveral Finnish citizens who are entitled to vote.
Section 4,sub-section 1
A citizens’ initiative may include either a billor a proposal that a bill drafting process should be started. The initiativemust explain the reasons behind the proposal, and must also have a title describing its contents.The initiative must be dated.
Thelaw states that the proponents must come up with the titlethemselves. Itis implied, however, that Parliament may change any part of the initiative,including the title, once it is admitted to Parliament.