Submit an objection to the Social Domain (Sociaal Domein)
General
The council makes decisions about your social assistance benefit, special social assistance, support under the Social Support Act (Wmo), debt counselling or about youth-related matters. If you have a question about the decision, call the employee who made the decision. This employee will answer your questions and explain the decision. If you do not agree with the decision, you can object. You can submit an objection for up to 6 weeks of the decision being sent.
What happens to your objection?
Your objection may be dealt with informally
An informal solution might be suitable for your objection. If so, a council employee will call you within 5 working days to discuss what is happening and what you are expecting. We will look at the options with you.
Your objection may be dealt with formally
Isn't an informal approach suitable for your objection, or have you had a meeting but you still don't agree with the decision? If so, the council will deal with your objection formally. Another employee will then look again at your objection.
Hearing
You can explain your objection during a hearing. This is only if you want to. Legal employees are at the hearing and you can ask them questions. They ask questions and explain the process. The decision will also be explained.
Decision period
After the 6-week submission period, the council has 12 weeks to make a decision about your objection. This period can be extended once only by 6 weeks. You would then be told about this.
Handy to know
You can also send your objection by post. Send the letter containing your objection to:
College van Burgemeester en Wethouders
Team Juridische zaken sociaal economisch domein
Postbus 1149
4801 BC Breda
If you don't agree with the decision about your objection, within 6 weeks you can appeal to the district court of Zeeland-West-Brabant. Send your appeal to:
Sector Bestuursrecht (Administrative Law Sector) Zeeland-West-Brabant
Postbus 90006
4800 PA Breda