Brussels (Brussels Morning – October 19, 2018) Mayor Huub Broers secures re-election in Voeren with a resounding majority, while his daughter, Hilde Broers, joins the OCMW council. Broers affirms they won’t hold simultaneous roles, emphasizing ethical governance. Plans for succession and a seamless transition are in motion.
Voeren Mayor Huub Broers Secures Re-election with Strong Majority
In Voeren, Mayor Huub Broers, representing Voerbelangen, has once again clinched victory in the elections, supported by a significant majority. Additionally, his daughter, Hilde Broers, has been elected as an OCMW councilor. Broers affirms, “My daughter and I will not be OCMW chairman and mayor at the same time,” emphasizing his commitment to his role as mayor for the next two years. Voerbelangen maintains its dominance with 63.1 percent of the votes, securing ten out of fifteen seats in the municipal council, surpassing the opposition party RAL. Under the Pacification Act of 1988, candidates with the highest votes directly assume councilor positions.
Maintaining Leadership and Succession Plans: The Future of Voeren’s Governance
Voerbelangen’s victory not only reaffirms Broers’ mayoral position but also extends to the OCMW council, where the party has secured two elected representatives. Addressing concerns of potential conflict of interest, Broers states, “My daughter and I will not be OCMW chairman and mayor at the same time,” emphasizing their commitment to ethical governance. Looking ahead, Broers plans to pass on his mayoral duties during the current term, aiming to fulfill his promise to voters by serving for another two years, totaling two decades in office. Discussions within the party regarding succession are underway, with Broers confirming his intention to step down by January 31, 2021. Amid speculations, Broers asserts, “A logical solution would be for Huub Broers to remain mayor for another two years, while his daughter Hilde Broers becomes chairman of the OCMW when he is no longer mayor,” underlining a seamless transition plan for Voeren’s governance.
