Citizen Participation
People's Bench
What is the People's Bench?
The People's Bench is a space for citizen participation in the Deliberative Council of Concordia. It allows residents, organizations, institutions, and associations to express themselves directly to council members during the ordinary sessions of the local legislative body.
Its creation is supported by Ordinance No. 31,087, which promotes democratic participation and direct dialogue between citizens and their representatives.
Its creation is supported by Ordinance No. 31,087, which promotes democratic participation and direct dialogue between citizens and their representatives.
Who can participate?
Any person of legal age, civil organization, intermediary entity, or educational, cultural, social, or sports institution may request the use of the People's Bench to:
- Present projects or proposals;
- Make complaints or express concerns;
- Raise awareness of issues of community interest.
How is it requested?
- Submit the application in writing to the Secretariat of the Deliberative Council.
- Registration is recorded on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Only one participation is allowed per ordinary Council session.
- The presentation time is approximately 10 minutes.
Important requirements
- Participation cannot have partisan political purposes.
- Topics must be related to public interest or community life.