Temporary redistribution of duties of aldermen

The responsibilities of the College of Mayor and Aldermen of the Municipality of Kerkrade will be temporarily divided differently. In doing so, the college is catching the duties of Alderman Jo Schlangen who underwent a major operation last week.

Mayor Petra Dassen-Housen: "On behalf of the entire organization we wish him a heartfelt recovery and we hope he will be with us again soon."
How long Alderman Schlangen, who will have to undergo rehabilitation for some time, will be absent is not yet known. Alderman Tim Weijers: "As a college, we chose to fill the portfolios of Alderman Alderman Schlangen together during his absence. We felt that, all things considered, that was the best solution."

Alderman Schlangen's responsibilities will be divided as follows:

Education, welfare and coordination VIE
Alderman René van Drunen

Culture and district alderman East
Alderman Jo Paas

Sports
Alderman Alexander Geers

Public affairs and services, information policy and automation
Alderman Tim Weijers

Weekly markets and fairs
Alderman John Roland

WMC
Aldermen John Roland and Jo Paas

We will announce as soon as Alderman Schlangen has recovered sufficiently to resume his duties.