X. Calling for local referendums

The body of representatives must make a decision on the initiative aimed at ordering a referendum within 30 days of the announcement (Article 139 of AEP). The referendum is to be set for a date within four (4) months of the ordering, the same time as the decision to order a referendum announced (Article 141 of AEP). The decree on ordering a referendum, and the date the referendum will be held must be published in the official gazette of the local government, or as it is locally customary (Article 142 of AEP).

Appeals against the decision to order the referendum and to dismiss the ordering of a referendum to be obligatorily ordered may be lodged with the local court (in Budapest, the Pest Central District Court) or the county court within 8 days of publishing the decision (Article 146(2) of AEP). In the judicial review procedure it is compulsory to provide representation by counsel (Article 84(1) of AEP).

Last modify: 2009.04.09.