Organization
D66 has long history of strong internal democracy. The highest organ of the D66 is the General Assembly, it is formed by delegates in which every member can participate. It convenes multiple times per year. It appoints the party board and has the last say over the party program. The party list, including the party's top candidate, for the Senate, House of Representatives, European Parliament candidates are elected per referendum. The party has between 250 and 300 branches all over the Netherlands.
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