On March 15, 2020, the local elections in Bavaria will decide on the new mayors. What are the competencies and duties in this office?
- Local elections will take place in Bavaria on March 15, 2020 .
- The mayors are also elected for a new term.
- We explain the various tasks that the office entails.
Munich - The office of mayor has existed in Germany since the 13th century. In Bavaria it is determined by direct choice of people . Of course, it is supposed to represent the citizens, but it also has numerous administrative tasks. The first mayor is an official of the municipality. In independent municipalities, large district towns and associated municipalities with more than 10,000 inhabitants, it is always professional. In smaller communities too; in communities with less than 5000 inhabitants, volunteering is assumed. (the local council can also decide otherwise).
Local elections 2020 in Bavaria: What are the tasks of the mayor?
- He is the chairman of the city council or local council.
- He prepares the city council resolutions.
- He is responsible for implementing the decisions (under the control of the City Council).
- He is the legal representative of a city or municipality.
- He is the head of the city administration , i.e. the supervisor of the city's employees. The mayor, together with the council, represents the community's citizenship, represents and represents the council.
The specific tasks of a mayor are determined by the respective municipal code - the tasks that it defines depend on its size and administrative strength. As the head of the municipal administration, the mayor is fully responsible and decides on their internal organization. The mayor has to inform the city council in all important matters. The First Mayor is empowered to issue urgent orders instead of and without a municipal council. He or she has the right to oppose decisions of the city council that he believes endanger the "welfare of the community" - if a decision violates applicable law, there is even an obligation to object .
What happens when the mayor is absent? The deputy mayor then represents him in terms of representation. The treasurer represents him as head of the city administration.
Who can run for mayor in the local elections in Bavaria?
Honorary mayors must be at least 18 years old and usually reside in the constituency. There is an upper age limit for full-time mayors. You can be a maximum of 67 years old at the time of entering office. You do not need to be in the constituency beforehand. Thus, for example, a Regensburg candidate for mayor can be set up in Nuremberg.
This is how the parish and district parliaments work in Bavaria
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Mayor election in Bavaria: What is everyday mayor life like?
The requirements for your mayor depend partly on the city or municipality. In many cases, the incumbent in a city can count on a working week of well over 40 hours. He takes care of the affairs of the city administration and maintains regular contacts with investors and business representatives. The mayor also represents his city on numerous public appointments - including weekends. Of course there are also various political tasks. Deputy mayors can do some of the work for him.
For election day, we recommend you download and print out our cheat sheet for the Bavaria 2020 local elections as a PDF.
Results of the 2020 local elections will be available on Sunday, March 15, 2020 from Merkur.de. In advance you will find detailed reports on candidates, lists and all current developments.
* Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.
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