Board of Directors recommends Roeland van der Schaaf as new dyke reeve
On the evening of Wednesday, March 23, the Board of Directors unanimously Board of Directors to recommend Roeland van der Schaaf as dyke reeve new dyke reeve Noorderzijlvest Water Authority. He will succeed Bert Middel, who is retiring on July 1. The new dyke reeve appointed by the Crown for a term of six years.
Experienced driver
Van der Schaaf, 51, has served as a council member (PvdA) on the council since 2012. As a council member, he has extensive administrative experience, particularly in the field of urban planning. His portfolio includes urban development, housing, neighborhood renewal, and community strengthening and revitalization. Prior to that, he worked for a housing authority and the council.
Forward-looking
Bert Middel’s intended successor was selected by the nominating committee from among 33 candidates (9 women and 24 men). Lambert Zwiers, chair of the selection committee: “The water authority was looking for a true connector—someone who excels at collaboration and can prominently place the importance of water on the national and regional agenda. The Board of Directors every confidence that Roeland van der Schaaf, as dyke reeve , can provide dyke reeve in these developments.”
Van der Schaaf describes the role of dyke reeve wonderful opportunity: “I have greatly enjoyed fulfil a council for nearly ten years, and the role of dyke reeve a wonderful next step. Noorderzijlvest faces significant challenges in the coming years, such as adapting to the effects of climate change. Water will play an increasingly important role in our society. I feel honored to be able to contribute to this as dyke reeve in collaboration with all stakeholders.”
Next steps
The Board of Directors the recommendation to Provincial Executive the province of Groningen. They will forward it, along with their comments, to the Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management. Roeland van der Schaaf is then nominated by the minister for appointment as dyke reeve royal decree. Assuming the nomination is approved, Van der Schaaf will take office as dyke reeve in mid-summer.