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Citizens' meeting in Steindorf: Discuss 2026!
Citizens' meeting in Steindorf on October 30, 2025: Topics, reports and participation opportunities for all community citizens.
Citizens' meeting in Steindorf: Discuss 2026!
On October 30, 2025, all citizens are invited to an important citizens' meeting in the Steindorf community center. The meeting is chaired by the First Mayor and has an extensive agenda that includes both a report from the mayor and current topics. In addition, an outlook for 2026 will be given and citizens are invited to express requests and wishes. This is a significant opportunity for community residents to actively participate in local decision-making. Steindorf reports that...
According to the requirements of the Bavarian municipal code, citizens are also obliged to take part in these meetings, as every municipality must convene a citizens' meeting at least once a year. If the local council wishes, further meetings can take place. The meeting is called by the First Mayor and all topics discussed must relate to municipal matters. Bavarian law states that...
Rights and obligations of citizens
In the citizens' meeting, only community citizens have the right to speak, as stated in Article 18 of the Bavarian Municipal Code. Suggestions and feelings from citizens will be discussed in the meeting and must be dealt with by the local council within three months. In order to promote citizen participation, the meeting could also be broadcast online, although the municipality must announce this in the invitation. The rules for speeches are clearly defined to protect the privacy of participants. The Bavarian StMI emphasizes that...
The early participation of citizens is not only a sign of transparency, but also offers the opportunity to incorporate citizens' ideas into planning. The municipality's information policy is intended to show what significant impacts projects can have and citizens are given the opportunity to express and discuss their opinions.
The Free State of Bavaria stipulates that the public is informed early on, for example, of important projects in order to identify conflicting interests in good time and thus possibly avoid legal disputes. This principle is actively practiced within the framework of the citizens’ assembly.