Schiedam appoints Arjen van der Lugt as new permanent Clerk starting June 2026
Schiedam’s municipal council has selected Arjen van der Lugt as its new permanent Clerk, effective June 1. Residents can expect continued expert support for local governance, as Van der Lugt brings years of experience from roles in Pijnacker-Nootdorp and Oudewater.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Arjen van der Lugt |
| Position | Clerk |
| Start Date | June 1, 2026 |
| Previous Roles | Clerk in Pijnacker-Nootdorp (2021–2026), Oudewater |
| Predecessor | Marijke Pe |
| Appointment Date | March 31, 2026 |
| Municipality | Schiedam |
| Background | Legal, public administration |
The municipal council of Schiedam is responsible for local governance, including appointing key administrative roles like the Clerk. The Clerk serves as the primary advisor to the council, ensuring smooth operations and legal compliance in municipal decision-making.
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Arjen van der Lugt appointed as Clerk
The municipal council of Schiedam has appointed Arjen van der Lugt as Clerk, effective June 1, 2026. The appointment was made during the council meeting on March 31, 2026.
The current Clerk, Marijke Pe, indicated upon her appointment in May 2025 that she would serve the position for a set period. Following her announcement of departure, a decision was made to fill the Clerk position on a permanent basis.
Arjen van der Lugt
With the appointment of Arjen van der Lugt, the municipal council has chosen an experienced Clerk with a strong background in public administration and extensive knowledge of local governance. Since 2021, he has served as Clerk for the municipality of Pijnacker-Nootdorp. Prior to that, he held the same position in the municipality of Oudewater. In both municipalities, Van der Lugt served as the primary advisor to the municipal council, responsible for supporting and advising the council, presidium, and committees, while also leading the Clerk’s team.
Broad profile
With his legal background, administrative experience, and leadership qualities, Van der Lugt brings a broad profile to Schiedam. The municipal council is confident that he will provide expert and cohesive support to the council, committees, and presidium.
The municipal council looks forward to the collaboration and wishes Arjen van der Lugt every success in his new role.