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Art. 86 Constitution of the Canton of Obwalden (Cantonal Constitution, KV) (Kantonsverfassung, KV) - Right of Initiative

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Art. 86 Cantonal Constitution, CC - Right of Initiative · Right of Initiative

1. Every active citizen is entitled to submit proposals to the municipal council in the form of a general suggestion or a detailed proposal at any time concerning matters within the competence of the municipal assembly. The municipal council must present such proposals for a vote within one year. If a general suggestion is elevated to a decision, a detailed proposal must be submitted to the municipal assembly within one year.

2. The proposals may only relate to a single subject and must include a justification.

← Art. 85 Cantonal Constitution, CC - Organization Constitution of the Canton of Obwalden (Cantonal Constitution, KV) (Kantonsverfassung, KV) - Sovereignty Art. 87 Cantonal Constitution, CC - Optional Referendum →

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