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Article 133
 

Citizens shall be guaranteed the right to local and regional self-government.


The right to local and regional self-government shall be exercised through local and/or regional representative bodies, composed of members elected in free elections by secret ballot on the grounds of direct, equal and general suffrage. Citizens may directly participate in the administration of local affairs, through meetings, referenda and other forms of direct decision-making, in compliance with law and local ordinances.


The rights specified in this Article shall be exercised by European Union nationals in compliance with law and EU acquis communautaire.