Council Committees
In order to best prepare the decisions of the City Council, topics are pre-discussed in council committees. The council committees are also used for consultations of the committee members with the College of Mayor and Aldermen.
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. - Commission for Spatial Development and Environment (ROLO)
This committee deals with the topics of the center, spatial development, restructuring, housing, omgevingswet , management and 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.