Representative of the municipality; appointment or election

Municipal representatives are persons who perform a special function in the area of a municipality.

The municipal council/district council can elect or appoint representatives who perform special functions in the municipality/district. In the municipalities, different municipal representatives can be found depending on the tasks of the municipality, requirements and local circumstances. These include, for example

• Children's representative
• Youth officer
• Family representative
• Senior citizens' representative
• Equal opportunities officer
• Environmental protection officer
• Data protection officer (further information under "Related topics")
• Local heritage officer
• Cultural Officer
• Anti-corruption officer
• Integration officer
• Energy officer
• Field Jury
• Disability Officer
• Information Security Officer

Some of the officers work on a voluntary basis. They are contact persons for citizens and may offer consultation hours.

You can obtain more information about the officers in your municipality from your local authority.