Leiden is looking for a new mayor. Care to think along?
The city council is devising a character sketch for our new mayor. Care to think along? Up until December 10, you can answer a few questions on mijnburgemeesterleiden.nl. The questionnaire has been developed by the research firm Citisens. Filling in the questionnaire takes 3 minutes and participation is completely anonymous. The questionnaire is available in both Dutch and English.
The mayor is leaving. What happens next?
When the mayor departs, a new vacancy arises, and the search for a new mayor begins. The municipal council plays a crucial role in this process, working closely with the Commissioner of the King. The council has appointed a confidential committee for this process, the 'Vertrouwenscommissie'.
Background information
A mayor is appointed by the Crown. The Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations and the province of South Holland have prepared a number of manuals explaining the procedure for appointing a mayor. All the background information can be found in the (Dutch) thematic dossier "Proces opvolging burgemeester."
Who are the municipal council? What do they do?
The municipal council, together with the mayor and aldermen, forms the municipal government. The Leiden city council consists of 39 seats. During the municipal elections, the residents of Leiden determine which political parties get seats in the council. On March 21, 2022, the city elected a new council for a period of 4 years. The municipal council is now responsible for publishing the vacancy for, and selecting, the city’s new mayor.
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