“Power politics and rough manners council Bloemendaal ‘- nrc.nl

Domestic

Acting Mayor Aaltje Emmens-Knol (PvdA) of Bloemendaal has written an extremely critical report on the management culture in the rich dune-side village. There is “an improperly functioning board with rough manners,” Mayor and Aldermen feel “unsafe”, the civil service has been long neglected and the relationship with the people is “problematic.”

The mayor gives at least another to remain in office for six months to work with all parties to improve. “This report should feel like a relief; identify what does not, so we can work together to improve, “she writes.

Report still public

The mayor got Upon taking office early this year of the mission of Commissioner King Johan Remkes (VVD) to bring the administrative culture map. Since the formation of the four-member board are not only left the previous mayor, two aldermen and city manager. In addition, the village is struggling with dragging files, the painstaking development of an estate requires the most attention.

The critical report of the mayor would first be confidential. When it was almost finished, it was decided to reveal it anyway. The mayor, supported by a research company, interviewed approximately forty current and former directors, councilors, officials and residents.

Crude manners and power politics

“The situation is very worrying,” writes Emmens-Knol. The council refers to “rough manners, power politics” and such a “troublesome meddling” towards the college that it is “weak”. Officials are afraid to make mistakes.

The political power was concentrated in the village for years by one party, the VVD, which as one of the causes mentioned for the current management culture. Also define “big egos” interplay and prevails in Bloemendaal a “ Corporate vision drivers are our staff.”

Many working meetings to normalize the management culture in recent months leave see improvements, the mayor wrote in the report. But a fundamental and systematic approach is needed. The board practice calls for improved control, a joint vision of the future, a better distribution of responsibilities and better manners.

The group leaders discuss the report this afternoon with Remkes.

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Aaltje Emmens-Knol

Bloemendaal

Johan Remkes

abuse of power