New scout Béjanne Hobert to explore coalition options for Smallingerland council
Smallingerland residents can expect clarity soon on the next municipal government. Béjanne Hobert, an experienced administrator, has been appointed as scout to investigate which governing agreement has broad support among political parties, shaping the local agenda for the next four years.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Scout | Béjanne Hobert |
| Current Role | Chair of the Board of Directors at Primenius Onderwijs en Opvang |
| Municipality | Smallingerland |
| Task | Investigate broad support for a governing agreement |
| Deadline | Written report due within 14 days |
| Term Focus | 2026-2030 municipal priorities |
| Nominating Party | CDA |
| Meeting Reference | Clarification meeting (March 19, 2026) |
The municipality of Smallingerland is responsible for local governance, including forming a stable board of mayor and aldermen after elections. The scout plays a crucial role in facilitating negotiations between political parties to establish a governing program that reflects the community’s priorities.
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Béjanne Hobert appointed as scout in Smallingerland
In Smallingerland, it is customary for the largest party after the elections to put forward a proposal for a scout. Following consultations with the other political parties, the CDA has nominated Ms. Béjanne Hobert as the scout. Ms. Hobert currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors at Primenius Onderwijs en Opvang. She is an experienced administrator and supervisor at the intersection of the public and private sectors.
During the clarification meeting last Thursday, representatives of the political parties also established the mandate. The scout is tasked with investigating which type of governing agreement has broad support, such as a coalition agreement, council agreement, or another variant. Additionally, Ms. Hobert has been instructed that the governing agreement must lead to a governing program for the next four years that addresses the priorities for the municipality of Smallingerland during the 2026-2030 term and can result in a stable board of mayor and aldermen for the next four years.
The scout has already begun consultations with all the political parties represented in the newly elected municipal council. Ms. Hobert will submit a written report of her findings within 14 days and present it to the municipal council. The clarification meeting of March 19, 2026, can be viewed here: Vergadering Duidingsdebat uitslag gemeenteraadsverkiezingen 2026 19-03-2026 Gemeente Smallingerland.