The College

The college consists of the mayor, the aldermen and the town clerk.

The mayor presides over both the College and the City Council. The mayor is appointed by Royal Decree for a term of six years. The mayor is the main representative of the municipality to the outside world, is specifically charged with maintaining public order and must ensure that decisions of the municipality are not contrary to the law or the public interest.

Aldermen are appointed by the City Council and for four years; the same period as the City Council. Since the introduction of dualism in municipal government in 2002, an Alderman is no longer part of the council and the City Council can also appoint an outside person as Alderman. You can see who serves on the college on the College Composition and Portfolio Distribution page.

The College prepares matters for decision by the City Council.

In addition, under laws and other regulations, the college has important responsibilities and powers of its own. Mayor and aldermen have divided the administrative tasks among themselves; the so-called portfolio division. Each Alderman and also the mayor has his own portfolio of policy areas. Aldermen, like the mayor, do not have the right to vote at council meetings.

As chief executive officer, the municipal secretary is the head of the municipal organization. He advises and assists the college.

College meetings

The College of the Municipality of Kerkrade generally meets every Tuesday. College meetings are not open to the public.

The mayor and aldermen have voting rights in the college.

In case of absence or absence, the Deputy Mayor shall substitute for the Mayor (in order of 1st and 2nd Deputy Mayor, etc.). In the absence of one of the Aldermen, the other Alderman shall assume his duties unless otherwise agreed upon.

You can reach the mayor, aldermen and/or the city clerk through the administrative secretary.

Phone number: 14 045
E-mail: bestuurssecretariaat@kerkrade.nl

The public decision lists of college meetings as of Jan. 1, 2018, can be accessed through the administrative information system