Art. 95 Constitution of the Republic and Canton of Neuchâtel, (2000)
Decision Summary (Facts, Holding & Outcome)
Art. 95 Constitution of the Republic and Canton of Neuchâtel, (2000) Each municipality has a General Council, which is the legislative authority, and a Communal Council, which is the executive authority. Both councils are elected for four years. The General Council is elected by the people of the municipality; the election is conducted according to the system of proportional representation, except for the exceptions governed by law. For the Communal Council, the municipality decides whether it is elected by the people or by the General Council and sets the electoral system. The law determines the municipal electoral body and regulates the electoral procedure, as well as matters related to popular initiatives, referenda, and motions. The law may provide for the removal of members of the Communal Council. It regulates the procedure and conditions for removal.
Art. 95 2000
Each municipality has a General Council, which is the legislative authority, and a Communal Council, which is the executive authority.
Both councils are elected for four years.
The General Council is elected by the people of the municipality; the election is conducted according to the system of proportional representation, except for the exceptions governed by law.
For the Communal Council, the municipality decides whether it is elected by the people or by the General Council and sets the electoral system.
The law determines the municipal electoral body and regulates the electoral procedure, as well as matters related to popular initiatives, referenda, and motions.
The law may provide for the removal of members of the Communal Council. It regulates the procedure and conditions for removal.