Anyone with an affinity for welfare issues and a desire to involve residents, associations, and organizations is invited to apply for the position of chairperson of the Welfare Council. Applications can be submitted up to and including October 9, 2026.
The Welfare Council serves as an advisory body for the local government of Keerbergen. The council provides advice on welfare-related topics, bridges the gap between the local government, citizens, associations, organizations, and experts, and contributes to a broadly supported welfare policy in the municipality.
The chairperson is the public face and point of contact for the council, ensuring a constructive, open, and unifying working method. Responsibilities include preparing and chairing meetings, shaping the agenda with members, encouraging diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring the quality of advice, supporting the council's operations, collaborating with administrative support, and representing the Welfare Council to the local government and other partners.
The municipality is looking for someone who is involved in welfare and social life in Keerbergen, can connect people, facilitate dialogue, is mindful of the general interest, and is willing to invest time in preparing and following up on the council's work. Prior experience as a chairperson is not necessary; commitment, willingness to listen, and a constructive attitude are considered equally important.
The chairperson will be appointed within the Welfare Council and will assume the role according to the provisions of the basic regulations for advisory councils of Keerbergen.
Interested individuals can express their interest by emailing welzijn@keerbergen.be no later than October 9, 2026. The municipality hopes to collaborate on building a Welfare Council that gathers ideas, connects people, and helps shape a caring and supportive community for everyone.
