Child mayor wanted!

Who are you?

• you are in grade 7 or 8 of elementary school;
• you live in Opsterland;
• you are interested in what is happening in the community;
• you are spontaneous, enthusiastic, and curious;
• You enjoy being the center of attention and you enjoy speaking in front of an audience. 

What will you do?

• You regularly accompany the mayor, for example to welcome Sinterklaas or to open the carnival. But you are also present at more serious events, such as the New Year's reception or a commemoration ceremony to lay a wreath.
• Organizations may also invite you to open the swimming season, for example. We will decide together what you will be doing. We will draw up an annual schedule of activities that you could attend. 

What are you committed to?

• As a child mayor, you don't just have a ceremonial role. You are child mayor for all children in Opsterland from September to June. That gives you time to commit yourself to or draw attention to what you think is important for children and where the municipality might be able to help. We are of course happy to assist you with this. 

In short: 

• Being a child mayor is of course a lot of fun, but it also takes time. All activities are always discussed in advance and must be compatible with school.
• Your parents must, of course, agree to your application and appointment and must be willing to support you (including with transportation). 

Application procedure: 

• If you want to become a child mayor, we would like to hear, read, and/or see why we should choose you. You can write a letter, make a PowerPoint presentation, but a video or other idea is also welcome.  
• We would like to receive your application before June 21, 2025. Please email your application to kinderburgemeester@opsterland.nl or send it to:

Municipality of Opsterland
Attn: Administrative Secretariat
Postbus .000
9244 ZP Beetsterzwaag