Committee topics: 

• Economy, Governance, Finance (EBF) Committee
  This committee deals with the topics of the economy, labor market, participation, sports, finance, administrative power, city marketing, communication, service delivery, neighborhood-oriented work, Heerlen-North, local democracy and sustainability. 
• Spatial Development and Living Environment Committee (ROLO)
  This committee covers the topics of downtown, spatial development, restructuring, housing, omgevingswet, management and parent maintenance, environment, waste, mobility, traffic and animal welfare. 
• Committee on Society and Welfare (MW)
  This committee deals with the topics of culture and heritage, education, events, welfare, WMO, youth, income and poverty alleviation, social services, public health, elderly policy, diversity, safety and enforcement. 

The committees do not make decisions, but advise the City Council. They generally meet once a month. These meetings are basically public. You can also give your opinion. See the page on council and committee meetings for more information.

Commissioners

The committees consist of council members or their replacements from the political party. These members have specialized in areas of policy.