Issues that may not be subject to Local Referenda

The following issues may not be submitted to local referenda:

a) those of national interest, which fall under the jurisdiction of Parliament, Government or other central public authorities, pursuant to the provisions covered by the Constitution and legislation;

b) those of internal and external policy of the state;

c) those which are contrary to the provisions of the Constitution and of the legislation of the Republic of Moldova;

d) taxes and budget;

e) extraordinary or emergency measures for ensuring public order, people’s health and security;

f) electing, appointing or dismissing persons for/on/from positions which fall under the jurisdiction of Parliament, Government or President of the Republic of Moldova;

g) recalling a mayor who has been dismissed by a final Court decision;

h) issues falling under the jurisdiction of Courts and Prosecutor’s office;

i) amendments to administrative-territorial subordination of localities, except for the cases provided in the Law on special legal status of Gagauzia (Gagauz-Yeri).