What to do.

Your objection must state at least:

• your name and address;
• The date you write the objection;
• A description of the decision you wish to object to or a copy of the decision or publication to which the objection is directed;
• the reason you are objecting;
• your signature. You must sign your objection.

You must object within the time limit

You should make sure you object within six weeks after the decision you disagree with was made. This is the statutory objection period.

If your objection arrives late, it is usually not considered. Your objection will then be declared inadmissible. A notice of objection has been submitted on time if it is received before the end of the deadline. If sent by mail, it is considered to have been submitted on time if you have posted it before the end of the deadline and it has been received no later than one week after the deadline. If you are late, you will be asked why you believe there is an excusable delay. This means that you must state why you feel you were not reasonably able to file an objection in time. The reason why you were unable to do so must fall within the time limit.

Submit written objection

If you wish to object by mail, send your objection letter to:

Municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo
For the attention of the governing body that made the decision (usually the College of Mayor and Aldermen)
Postbus 10101
5660 GA Geldrop

You can also hand in the objection (during business hours) in person at the City Hall front desk.

Submit objection online

You can file an objection online. If you want to use the online form to file an objection, you can click on the green button below. To do so, you will need to use your DigiD or eRecognition.

Objecting 

How does it work?

• The decision will tell you whether you can object.
• You can file an objection on behalf of someone else. You will then need an authorization from this person.
• You address your objection to the governing body that made the decision.
• The period for filing an objection is six weeks. The period starts from the day after the date on which the decision was announced (sent or issued to the addressee).
• If your objection arrives late, it is usually not considered. It will then not be reviewed for content. A notice of objection is submitted on time if it is received before the end of the deadline. If sent by mail, it is submitted on time if you have posted it before the end of the deadline. It must then be received no later than one week after the end of the deadline. If you are late, you can request that the deadline be waived if you were unable to object in time for good reason.
• You can submit your objection by mail, by delivery to the City Hall front desk, or by using the web form.
• You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your objection.
• You may be contacted by phone or asked to come by to discuss your objection.
• The Objections Commission (with a General Chamber and a Social Chamber) is in charge of preparing the decision on objections. The governing body will therefore refer your objection to this commission.
• If you have written the objection in a foreign language and a Dutch translation is necessary for proper handling, you must provide the translation yourself.

The Objections Committee

The Objections Committee (with a General Chamber and a Social Chamber) advises the governing body on your objection. It is an independent committee. The chairman and members are not part of and do not work under the responsibility of any governing body of the municipality.

The Objections Committee may invite you to explain your point of view orally at a hearing. The committee will also invite (a representative of) the administrative body. During a hearing you can state again why you disagree with a decision. A report will be made of the hearing in the form of an audio recording.

The Commission for Objections advises the administrative body on the decision on your objection. The administrative body can follow the committee's advice, but it can also deviate from it (with good reason) and make a different decision. The decision must be completely reassessed.

The Objections Committee General Chamber has the following composition:

• Mr. T. Wijgergans (chairman)
• Mr. J. van Heijningen (member)
• Mr. T. van Leeuwen (member)
• Mr. A. Kuijken (member)

The Committee on Objections Social Chamber and Complaints has the following composition:

• Ms. R. van de Maat (chairman)
• Ms. S. Bijsterveld (member)
• Ms. M. van Galen (member)
• Mr. P. Haex (member)

Two members are involved per objection case in addition to the chairperson.

Secretariat:

• Ms. E. Teunissen
• Mrs. M. Boertjes
• Mrs. S. Leijssen

How long does it take?

The administrative body shall make a decision on an objection within twelve weeks after the objection period has expired. The administrative body may extend this decision period once by six weeks. You will be notified if the administrative body decides to do so.