On September 1, Peter Teesink will stop as municipal secretary and general director of the Municipality of Amsterdam. This means we are looking for a successor. Thea de Vries will take on this role.
The recruitment and selection process for a new municipal secretary and general director has unfortunately not yet led to an appointable candidate. Therefore, on September 1, Thea de Vries will start as an acting officer in this role until a definitive municipal secretary is appointed.
City Director
De Vries is currently the city director of Space and Economy and a member of the municipal management team. The municipal management team is the highest decision-making body of the civil service organization.
Municipal Secretary
The municipal secretary is the general director of the civil service organization and the first advisor to the board of Mayor and Aldermen. It is the highest official of the municipality.
Vacancy
Around September, the vacancy for municipal secretary and general director will be reopened. The agency overseeing the recruitment and selection process is also continuing the search in the meantime.