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Representative of the municipality; appointment or election

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

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Procedure details

The municipal council/county council can elect or appoint representatives who perform special functions in the municipality/county. 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.

Status: 14.04.2025
Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bayerisches Staatsministerium des Innern, für Sport und Integration
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