Vacancies Chair and members Appeals Committee General Chamber Geldrop-Mierlo

The Appeals Committee is independent and contributes to lawful, well-reasoned, and careful decision-making by the administrative bodies of the municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo.

We are looking for committed committee members and a chairperson who are willing to advise on the handling of appeals from an independent position. Are you someone who likes to listen, ask questions, and has an eye for careful decision-making? Then we would like to talk to you.

What is the General Chamber?

The General Chamber deals with a wide range of issues within the municipal organization in areas such as environmental law, enforcement, and traffic decisions. As a member, you will contribute critical thinking and help provide careful, independent advice on the handling of appeals. You will work together with other members from different backgrounds and with different experiences. The General Chamber advises the mayor, the municipal executive, or the municipal council.

What will you do?

  • Reviewing and preparing files
  • Make an active contribution to the preliminary discussion with the committee
  • Asking questions and listening during the hearing
  • Working together to provide careful and independent advice
  • Review the advice prepared by the secretariat

Who are we looking for?

As a member of the General Chamber:

  • Are you interested in local social and administrative issues?
  • can provide independent and careful advice;
  • do you have relevant education and/or work experience;
  • listen attentively and communicate clearly and accessibly;
  • Are you available for the meetings (on Mondays from 6:00 p.m., usually once a month
    )?
  • you do not reside in Geldrop-Mierlo and you have no connection with the board or the
    civil service organization.

As chair of the General Chamber:

  • Do you have demonstrable experience chairing hearings or consultations with
    conflicting interests?
  • you have the ability to direct, structure, and mediate.

Your responsibilities

As a member of the committee, you will receive the digital case files two weeks before the meeting. You can prepare for the hearing at a time that suits you. The meeting begins with a preliminary discussion in which you discuss the cases with the committee and exchange ideas. During the hearing, you listen and ask questions. The chairperson directs the proceedings and ensures that order is maintained. After the hearing, the committee will discuss the advice it will issue. You will check the advice drawn up by the secretariat.

What can you expect from us

Membership of the committee is an interesting additional role. Committee members receive an attendance and travel allowance. You will be appointed by the board for a period of four years, with the possibility of reappointment for another four years.

Our organization

The municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo is a medium-sized, committed municipality where personal contact and careful decision-making are central. We work together with residents, the administration, and partners to create a green and livable municipality. The modern and welcoming town hall is where the committee meets approximately once a month for hearings and consultations. Before each meeting, the committee members eat a sandwich together.

Are you excited after reading this job posting?

Then we are looking for you! Apply by February 22 at the latest via Working for Geldrop-Mierlo and who knows, you may soon be starting as our new colleague.

Do we fit with you and you with us? We would like to hear what you are good at and what your job satisfaction looks like. That is why it is important to know who you really are. Your personality is decisive. A personality analysis is therefore part of our selection procedure.

Do you have any questions first?

Please feel free to contact Mandy Boertjes (06 34166658) or Susan Leijssen (06 34166694). They are the secretaries of the committee.