Constitution

Liechtenstein 1921 Constitution (reviewed 2011)

Table of Contents

CHAPTER X. COMMUNAL AFFAIRS

Article 110

  1. Provisions concerning the number, organization and duties of the communes in their own sphere of action and in that assigned to them shall be laid down in the laws.
  2. The laws concerning the communes shall establish the following principles:
    1. free election of the mayor and of the other officials of the commune by the communal assembly;
    2. autonomous management of the communal property and administration of the local police under the supervision of the Government;
    3. maintenance of a well-ordered poor-relief system under the supervision of the Government;
    4. the right of the commune to grant citizenship and the freedom of citizens of the Principality to reside in any commune.

Article 111

All Liechtenstein citizens who are at least eighteen years of age and whose right to vote has not been suspended shall be eligible to vote in municipal matters in the municipality in which they reside.