A District Assembly (Bezirksverordnetenversammlung, BVV) is the political representation of residents in Berlin’s districts. It decides on important local issues such as schools or infrastructure. It also elects the district mayor.

However, it cannot pass its own laws.

The BVV consists of at least 55 members. They are elected by district residents every five years, at the same time as the House of Representatives election.

All EU citizens with residence in the district who are at least 16 years old are allowed to vote in BVV elections or run as candidates themselves.

The factions in the BVV usually consist of the major German parties such as CDU, SPD, the Greens, the Left Party, and AfD.