Legal provisions for direct democracy at the local level

Art 132 Electoral Code

The borders of the municipalities may not be changedwithout first hearing the opinion of their inhabitants. This requirement ismandatory; however, it has no binding effect.

Self-government in the local units is exercised throughtheir representative organs and local referenda. The principles and proceduresfor the organization of local referenda are provided by law in accordance witharticle 151, paragraph 2.

Citizens' Initiative: See Art 132 of Electoral Code