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19. The binding force of the local referendum
 

(1) The body of representatives – if the local referendum leads to an obligation to make a decision – is obliged, to make a decree, or to make a resolution, in compliance with the outcome of that local referendum valid and conclusive within a period of one hundred and eighty days beginning with the date on which the local referendum was held.


(2) The outcome of the local referendum valid and conclusive shall be binding on the body of representatives for a period of one year, beginning with the date on which the local referendum was held, or – if the referendum leads to an obligation to make a decree –, beginning with the date on which the decree was promulgated.