The district council of Potsdam-Mittelmark

Learn how the Potsdam-Mittelmark district council (Kreistag) works, what responsibilities it holds, and what role the chair of the council plays.

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Decisions for the future

The district council of Potsdam-Mittelmark is the highest political body and plays an active role in shaping the region’s future. This is where key decisions are made and important issues are discussed. Find out more about the council’s responsibilities, the role of the chair, and how the council helps drive the district’s development!

Leadership & organisation in the district council : The chair of the district council & the executive committee

Leadership & responsibility : The chair of the district council

The chair of the district council (Kreistagsvorsitzende) plays a key role in the political work of the Potsdam-Mittelmark District. As the elected representative of the council, she leads its meetings, ensures order, and facilitates smooth proceedings. She also represents the council externally and acts as a mediator between the political groups.

Organization & Representation : The executive committee of the district council

The executive committee (Präsidium) of the district council consists of the chairperson and her deputies. Together, they perform organizational and representative tasks:

Kathrin Heilmann (CDU) - Chair
Marlon Deter (AfD) - Deputy
Dietmar Otto (SPD) - Deputy
Ruth Barthels (BVB/Freie Wähler) - Deputy

Responsibilities, significance & decisions : The district council - the highest political body in the district

Responsibilities & significance : The district council

The district council is the highest political body of the Potsdam-Mittelmark District. It is elected every five years through local elections and consists of 56 councillors, plus the district administrator as a voting member. This is where key decisions are made that shape the future of our district.

Responsibilities for the future : The role of the district council

The Potsdam-Mittelmark district council plays a central role in shaping our region. Its responsibilities include adopting the budget plan and budget statute, as well as setting the district levy. The council also ensures that its decisions are implemented by the administration. With forward-looking resolutions on key issues, it lays the foundation for the district’s future development.

Preparation & participation : Committees & boards

To support the effective work of the district council, a range of committees focus on specific subject areas. They play a key role in preparing decisions and help ease the workload of the full council.

Examples of committees:

District committee - prepares key decisions
Youth welfare committee - focuses on matters of child and youth support
Finance committee - oversees budget planning and management

Find out more about the work of the committees and boards on the committees in the district page.

Committees in the district

Your point of contact : The office of the district council

The office of the district council (Büro des Kreistages) supports the chair and the councillors in their work.mIt organises meetings, prepares relevant documents, and serves as a point of contact for citizens.