In 2013, the States General of the Netherlands adopted a revision of the Municipalities Act abolishing submunicipalities as a form of government.

Under a municipal ordinance, however, they were replaced by smaller, but still directly elected district committees (bestuurscommissies).

Responsibilities delegated to the 2018-2022 district committees include parks and recreation, streets and squares, refuse collection, permits and events, preparation of zoning plans, passports and drivers licenses, and welfare work.

[7] As the new district committees depend on powers being delegated by the central municipal council, their position is far less autonomous than their predecessors.

[2][9] Westpoort (West Gateway) is not a borough, because it has a low population and it is directly governed by the municipality.