Commitment and participation
This is how you can get involved:
Residents' meetings
The top management answers questions from citizens at public residents' meetings.
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Citizens' consultation hours
The Lord Mayor, the Mayoress and some mayors offer a citizens' consultation hour once a month.
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Citizens' platforms
Eight citizens' platforms operate in the urban areas of Chemnitz and support you in realising your ideas.
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Neighbourhood work
Stakeholders in Chemnitz's neighbourhoods are contacts for concerns. They mediate, support and promote co-operation.
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Volunteering
Volunteers form the backbone of our society, donating their time and energy to support and help others.
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Voluntary services
In addition to the Voluntary Social Year, the Voluntary Ecological Year and the Federal Voluntary Service, there is also a voluntary service for all generations.
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Clubs
There are a large number of clubs in Chemnitz. In addition to the organised sports clubs, there are clubs in various areas of life in which you can get involved.
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Commitment to democracy
The City of Chemnitz, the BMFSFJ and the Free State of Saxony will support you financially if you have ideas on how civic participation and democracy can be actively practised.
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Children and youth representatives
It is committed to children, family interests and equal opportunities and their realisation.
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Question time for residents
If necessary, the city administration will answer questions from residents at a public meeting of the city council.
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Citizens' petition
A citizens' petition is a written request for a referendum.
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Petitions
A petition is a request to a competent authority that makes suggestions on its own behalf.
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Cooperation in committees
Residents can participate in committees and advisory boards as expert residents.
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Urban land-use planning
In urban land-use planning, citizens have the opportunity to participate in the early public participation process and in public displays.
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Capital of Culture 2025
The city has focussed on participation since the start of the application. You can get involved with your own ideas or plans, a project or as a multiplier.
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