Issues which May not be Subject to Local Referendum
The following issues may not be submitted to local referendum:
a) those of national interest, which are of the jurisdiction of the Parliament, Government or other central public authorities, pursuant to provisions provided for 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, health or security;
f) electing, appointing or dismissing persons for/on/from positions which are the jurisdiction of Parliament, Government or President of the Republic of Moldova;
g) recalling a mayor who has been dismissed by a final decision of a court of law;
h) issues in the jurisdiction of courts of law and Prosecutor’s office;
i) amendments to territorial-administrative subordination of localities, except for the cases provided in the Law on Special Legal Status of Gagauzia (Gagauz-Yeri).