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Municipal initiatives

A municipal initiative can be submitted via the Kuntalaisaloite.fi service. The website displays the initiatives that have been submitted and the responses to them. If it is not possible to submit an initiative via the online service, it can be submitted to the municipal registry office or customer service at TuusInfo.

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According to Section 23 of the Local Gove ment Act, residents of a municipality have the right to submit initiatives to the municipality conce ing matters related to its activities.

Preparing the initiative

The initiative may be informal in terms of content and form, as long as it is clear what the initiative proposes. The municipality shall provide the first signatory with information on the processing of the initiative and request additional information if necessary. The local authority must also inform the initiator of the measures taken as a result of the initiative.

In order for an issue to be classified as a municipal initiative, it must be of significance on a broader level than just to the initiator themselves.

If the initiative is supported by at least two per cent of the municipality’s residents, it must be submitted to the competent authority for consideration within six months of its initiation. According to Section 25 of the Local Gove ment Act, at least four per cent of the municipality’s residents aged 15 or over may submit an initiative to hold a municipal referendum. In such cases, the council must decide without delay whether to hold the referendum referred to in the initiative.

Guidelines for drafting a good initiative

Characteristics of a good initiative:

  • The title explains what the initiative is about.
  • The text is concise, clear and easy to read.
  • The initiative contains only the most essential arguments and facts relevant to the matter.
  • The initiative includes proposals for possible ways forward.
  • The author's contact details are included in the text of the initiative.

Submitting an initiative

A municipal initiative can be submitted online via the Municipal Initiative service. The website displays the initiatives that have been submitted and the responses to them. If it is not possible to submit an initiative via the online service, it can be submitted to the municipal registry office or customer service at TuusInfo. 

Below you will find a list of the latest municipal initiatives in Tuusula.

Initiative or feedback

If the matter presented in the initiative does not meet the criteria for an initiative, it may be transferred for processing as customer feedback. Feedback to the municipality of Tuusula can be submitted via an electronic form. The feedback will be forwarded to the TuusInfo customer service department for processing.

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