Portfolio assignments and succession plan for the Municipal Executive announced

The portfolio assignments for the Municipal Executive have been announced. This document specifies which members of the Municipal Executive are responsible for which areas.

The substitution policy has also been established. It specifies who Alderman an Alderman in the event of their absence.

See the breakdown below.


You can also find the current portfolio distribution and succession plan on the page " Composition of the Municipal Executive"

Mayor Freek van Genugten

  • Public order and security 
  • Enforcement
  • APV and event permits
  • Regional cooperation
  • General Affairs
  • Human Resources and Organization
  • Social resilience
  • Communication and Participation
  • Services
  • Information policy and security

Alderman Vrijnsen-de Corte

Quality of Life Portfolio

  • Social real estate and housing policy 
  • Sustainability 
  • Greenery and water management 
  • Management and maintenance of public spaces 
  • Waste and environment 
  • Files the Hungerman and the Monastery
  • Old Lands Cemetery
  • Sports 
  • Mobility, accessibility and road safety
  • Animal Welfare
  • Nederwetten village council

Alderman van Dalen

Portfolio of Finance and Economy 

  • Finance 
  • Taxes and fees
  • Grant 
  • Economic Affairs 
  • Work and Social Participation Act
  • Labor Market
  • Fair and market
  • Village marketing and tourism 
  • Files Gulbergen, Enode and Eeneind West
  • Eeneind Neighborhood Council

Alderman Kraaijeveld

Spatial Development Portfolio

  • Housing/Public Housing Spatial Development 
  • Omgevingswet 
  • Land Matters
  • Cultural heritage 
  • Events Policy
  • Street naming
  • Gerwen village council

Alderman Walravens

Social Services Portfolio

  • Wmo 
  • Youth Care 
  • Integration
  • Health
  • General facilities 
  • Early detection and prevention
  • Sinti  
  • Refugee Reception/Asylum Seeker Center
  • Education
  • Inclusiveness
  • Legal Affairs

Regulations Governing the Replacement of Aldermen

  • Alderman for Alderman Affairs will be replaced by Alderman and the Economy
  • Alderman and the Economy will be replaced by Alderman Development
  • Alderman Development will be replaced by Alderman
  • Alderman will be replaced by Alderman Services

Mayor Replacement Policy

  • 1st Deputy Mayor: Alderman . Walravens
  • 2nd Deputy Mayor: Alderman .C.W. Vrijnsen – de Corte
  • 3rd Deputy Mayor: Alderman .W. van Dalen
  • 4th engineer: Alderman .J. Kraaijeveld