Markus Lerch will be the new district captain of Spittal an der Drau

Markus Lerch will be the new district captain of Spittal an der Drau

In today's meeting of the Carinthian state government, Markus Lerch was appointed the new district captain for the Spittal district on the Drau. The 41-year-old will take office on December 1 and succeed Klaus Brandner, who is retiring. The decision for the appointment was unanimously caught, which shows the support of all government members.

The governor Peter Kaiser, who also acts as a personnel officer, made it clear that Markus Lerch, as the previous deputy district captain, emerged from a selection process as the best candidate. He received the evaluation of four applicants "very well suited". Kaiser also found that the other candidates, including administrative director Sonja Berger and Claudia Unterrieder, only received "good" to "insufficient" reviews.

media discussion and criticism

In the run -up to the appointment, there were already lively discussions in the media. The Freedom of Carinthia, under the direction of Erwin Angerer, expressed concerns about a supposed “Schacher” during the selection process and called for a detailed disclosure of the processes in the objectivization procedure. Alleged secrets about the result of the decision would be leaked in advance, which led to distrust.

Gerhard Köfer, the head of Team Carinthia, also criticized that another way was missed to install a woman in this important function. Despite these critical voices, Köfer wished the new district captain all the best and asked him to have an open ear for the concerns of the districts of the district. He emphasized the importance of dialogue and cooperation readiness, which is essential for the successful leadership of the authority.

With the order of Markus Lerch, which is limited to five years, a new section is initiated in the administrative structure of the Spittal district on the Drau. The taking office on December 1 is not only a change in the leadership, but also a challenge that he will tackle with the support of the governor and the state government. In order to learn more about the background of these developments, interested parties can be interested in www.osttirol-online.at inform.