Elections – 17 March 2027
The water-authority elections will take place on 17 March 2027. It’s an important day! On that day, you’ll have a say in the work of our water authority. Your vote—or your votes—will determine who will be on the new board of the water authority. What do you think? What issues should the board focus on and allocate funds for?
Your vote counts
Water plays an incredibly important role in the Netherlands. And you can help decide how we manage it in our region. Due to climate change, the role of the water authority is becoming increasingly important. How do you think we can best deal with heavy rainfall? How do we prevent flooding and manage droughts? By voting, you ensure that the person or party who shares your views on water issues has a better chance of securing a seat on the Board of Directors.
Why are there water-authority elections?
The Netherlands is a democracy. In a democracy, citizens elect their own representatives. Every four years, there are water-authority elections, held on the same day as the Provincial Council elections. On 17 March 2027, we will go to the polls again. You will then be able to vote for residents of our area who are on a list of candidates. Based on the votes, a new Board of Directors will be elected for each water authority in the Netherlands. The Board of Directors decides on the direction and expenditures of the water authority. And the Board of Directors checks the Executive Board. The new water-authority board is elected for a four-year term.
What does a water authority actually do?
The Netherlands has 21 water authorities. The Noorderzijlvest Water Authority is one of them. Every day, we contribute to waterproofing the future. To protect ourselves from water, we build and maintain dykes and flood embankments. Sometimes there is heavy rainfall in a short period of time. We retain excess water in areas designed for that purpose. We also work to ensure clean and healthy water. We treat wastewater to make it clean again. And we ensure there is enough water in every season.
Elections – 15 March 2023
Water-authority elections were held nationwide on 15 March 2023. As of Wednesday 29 March 2023, we have a new Board of Directors for the Noorderzijlvest Water Authority. More information: Elections – 15 March 2023