KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 4: Democracy and government
kuntalaisaloite
Finnish word. In English: residents' initiative
An initiative, or proposal, from a resident to the municipality on municipal matters.
Facts about the word
- A resident of a municipality has the right to make initiatives on matters concerning the municipality's activities. Kuntalaki 23 §
- Communities and foundations working in the municipality can also make initiatives. Kuntalaki 23 §
- The person who made the initiative must be told what has been done because of it. Kuntalaki 23 §
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
A residents' initiative is a resident's proposal to the municipality. It is not a tax or a gym.
The word belongs to Chapter 4: Democracy and government. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
