Profile description Mayor of Leiden
'Leiden is looking for an enthusiastic leader. Someone who is involved, administratively sensitive, communicative, and decisive. The new mayor actively contributes to the development of a cohesive city, achieving significant progress for both the city and the region. Additionally, the mayor of Leiden plays a leading role in the safety region.' The profile description for the new mayor has been discussed and established in the municipal council on March 7, 2024.
A lot of thought has gone into finding a mayor who fits Leiden. In preparation, over 2,000 residents, 150 municipal employees, and 14 organizations have contributed their thoughts. The committee has also spoken with 14 organizations that collaborate closely with the mayor. The information gathered from these sources constitute the basis for the profile description.
You can read the ‘Profile Description; Leiden is looking for a new mayor’ here.
The entire profile description meeting is available on Parlaeus.
Who are the municipal council? What do they do?
The municipal council, together with the mayor and aldermen, forms the municipal government. The Leiden city council consists of 39 seats. During the municipal elections, the residents of Leiden determine which political parties get seats in the council. On March 21, 2022, the city elected a new council for a period of 4 years. The municipal council is now responsible for publishing the vacancy for, and selecting, the city’s new mayor.
You can read more about de municipal country on our page Welcome to the municipal council of Leiden!
