Submitting an Objection to the Municipality of Rijswijk

Disagree with a decision of the Municipality of Rijswijk regarding your social assistance benefit or Wmo? Submit an objection within 6 weeks.

When can you submit an objection?

Submitting an objection is possible against decisions of the Municipality of Rijswijk regarding:

• Social assistance benefit (granting, amount, termination)
• Recovery of benefits
• Fines or sanctions
• Wmo support (assistive devices, care)
• Debt assistance
• Extraordinary social assistance

Time limit for objection

You have 6 weeks to submit an objection, calculated from the date on the decision.

Steps to file an objection

1. Write an objection letter addressed to the board of mayor and aldermen of Rijswijk
2. Include your personal details (name, address, BSN)
3. Indicate which decision you are objecting to
4. Describe why you disagree with the decision
5. Attach a copy of the decision
6. Sign and send it within the 6-week period

Course of the objection procedure

Phase	Explanation
Receipt confirmation	The municipality will notify you that your objection has been received
Hearing	You get the opportunity to explain your position (often mandatory)
Decision	The municipality decides within 6 to 12 weeks after receipt of your objection

Expedited procedure via preliminary relief

If the decision has immediate, serious consequences and waiting for the outcome of the objection is not possible, you can apply for preliminary relief at the District Court of The Hague. This is an expedited procedure.

Frequently asked questions about objections in Rijswijk