Island Council Elections
The next Elections for the Island Council will be held in 2027. You vote too, don’t you?
Island Council Elections
The last Elections for the Island Council took place on March 15, 2023. The next Island Council Elections will be 4 years later.
Voting for the Island Council
The Island Council is chosen by the residents of Bonaire every 4 years. You can then vote for candidates from political parties. You are eligible to vote if you are 18 years or older and are registered in the Bonaire’s basic personal records database. Dutch nationality is not required: even non-Dutch residents who have been registered for more than 5 years continuously are allowed to vote for the Island Council. You vote too, don’t you?
What does the Island Council do?
The members of the Island Council represent the residents of Bonaire. Their task is to create plans for Bonaire that align with the wishes of the residents. Therefore, the Island Council needs to have a good understanding of what is happening in Bonaire. The Island Council also oversees whether the Executive Council is implementing their plans effectively and achieving the desired results. Additionally, the Island Council determines how the funds are spent.
The Island Council and the Executive Council
The Public Entity of Bonaire has an Island Council and an Executive Council. The Executive Council is the daily administration of the island, consisting of the lieutenant governor and the deputies. The Executive Council is accountable to the Island Council. Together, they govern the island. The Executive Council manages and executes the policies set by the Island Council. The Island Council decides, and the Executive Council implements.
Registering a Political Party
Local political parties that wish to participate in the Elections for the Island Council under a specific name (designation) must register this name with the central polling bureau in Bonaire.
Key Moments
The next Elections for the Island Council are in 2027. Well in advance, you will find all the key moments related to these elections here.