Citizen participation in Verden: Apply now for district advisory boards!

In December 2023, the city council of Verden decided to form four district councilors in the core city. This step aims to increase citizen participation and strengthen democracy on site. The administration has therefore called on interested citizens to apply for voluntary membership. This was also supported by the distribution of flyers to households. The application period ends on January 31, 2025.

The district advisory boards are to be formed in the areas of rivers, Nikolaiviertel, Verden-Ost and the core city. Each advisory board can consist of up to nine members and is quorate from five members. The members who are appointed for a period of three years must not sit in the city council or be employed by the city of Verden.

tasks and goals of the district advisory councils

The district advisory boards will represent the interests of their districts and promote their positive development. Her special tasks include the support of clubs, the organization of events and the care of partnerships and art. Although the advisory boards cannot take any political decisions, you have the option of passing on suggestions to the city council. For projects, an annual basic amount of 1000 euros plus 1.50 euros per inhabitant is available.

The idea for the foundation of these advisory boards arose in 2022 to create a political representation for the core city. The areas of responsibility of the advisory boards are divided by geographical characteristics such as the railway line, Lindhooper Straße and the Nordertorcorir. The advisory councils meet about twice a year to discuss topics such as speed ads, the purchase of defibrillators or the installation of benches.

interested citizens can apply online at www.verden.de/stadtteil-räut advisory board for membership. The selection criteria for applicants have not yet been determined, but gender equality and group variety are sought. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have been living in their district for at least six months.

For further details about the founding of the district advisory councils, we refer to the reporting of Weser-Kurier href = "https://www.verden.de/portal/seiten/stadtteilbeirae-907002910-20680.html"> verden.de .