executive board 's List of Decisions, Week 40, September 28, 2026

Adoption of the list of resolutions from the Executive Board meeting of September 22, 2026, No. 39/26 - Z.138508

Portfolio Manager

N/A

Advice

To adopt the lists of decisions.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Construction Progress at the Beneden-Leeuwen Children's Center - Z.137951

Portfolio Manager

R.A.N. Reuvers

Advice

1. To inform the council, via the attached briefing note, about the progress of construction of the KindCentrum Beneden-Leeuwen .
2. To inform the council, via the attached information memo, about the commitments made by the “ Alderman ” to improve traffic safety around the school.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Program Budget 2027–2030 — Second Reading — Z.138001

Portfolio Manager

S. Fleuren

Advice

To propose to the council that:

1. To adopt the 2027 Program Budget;
2. To approve the use of €465,000 from the general reserve to cover the structural deficit in 2027;
3. As part of the 2027 budget, to allocate funds in the amount of €5,075,000 for planned investments in 2027.

Decision

Agreed (Amended and approved)

Explanation of the decision

The “ executive board ” approves the executive board’s proposal. The comments provided by the “ executive board ” will be incorporated into the final version of the 2027–2030 Program Budget.

Deputy Mayor Appointments - Z.138407

Portfolio Manager

V.M. van Neerbos

Advice

It is proposed that the “ executive board ” be:

1. Alderman R.A.N. (Rob) Reuvers is to be appointed as first deputy mayor of the municipality of West Maas en Waal, effective September 29, 2026;
2. Alderman To appoint M.A.A. (Marieke) van den Boom-Witzel as second deputy mayor, effective September 29, 2026;
3. Alderman To appoint S.G.P. (Sylvia) Fleuren as third deputy mayor, effective September 29, 2026;
4. Alderman To appoint M. (Rien) Boschman as the fourth deputy mayor, effective September 29, 2026;
5. to stipulate that these guidelines shall apply for the remainder of the term of the executive board, unless the executive board decides otherwise at an earlier date;
6. to revoke any previous decisions regarding the appointment of deputy mayors, to the extent applicable, effective as of the same date;
7. to publicize the guidelines both internally and externally and to incorporate them into the relevant municipal information.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Resolution on the Mandate of the Gelderland-South Safety Region 2026 - Z.129906

Portfolio Manager

V.M. van Neerbos

Advice

1. To adopt the Resolution on the Mandate of the Gelderland-Zuid Safety Region for the Municipality of West Maas en Waal , 2026

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Agreement with Rijkswaterstaat regarding UWDH - Z.137734

Portfolio Manager

M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel

Advice

1. Enter into the attached agreement with Rijkswaterstaat regarding the UWDH project.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Continue the investigation into whether contracted healthcare provider Karakter acted lawfully and authorize the municipality of Nijmegen - Z.136619

Portfolio Manager

R.A.N. Reuvers

Advice

1. To participate in the supraregional substantive audit focused on the legality and effectiveness of the youth assistance services billed by Karakter.
2. To delegate the inspection powers under the Youth Act Regulations for the purposes of this substantive inspection—including the authority to subdelegate—to the Nijmegen Municipal Youth and Family Support Service ( executive board ).
3. The authority to enter into an agreement with a research firm to conduct this audit is delegated to the Nijmegen Municipal Audit Office ( executive board ).
4. To authorize the mayor to grant power of attorney to the mayor of Nijmegen to sign the agreements required for this audit.
5. To approve the regional financial contribution in accordance with the supraregional agreements.

Decision

Agreed (Amended and approved)

Explanation of the decision

The " executive board " concludes:

1. To participate in the supraregional substantive audit focused on the legality and effectiveness of the youth assistance services billed by Karakter.
2. To delegate the inspection powers under the Youth Act Regulations for the purposes of this substantive inspection—including the authority to subdelegate—to the Nijmegen Municipal Youth and Family Support Service ( executive board ).
3. The authority to enter into an agreement with a research firm to conduct this audit is delegated to the Nijmegen Municipal Audit Office ( executive board ).
4. To approve the regional financial contribution in accordance with the supraregional agreements.

The mayor decides:

To grant power of attorney to the mayor of Nijmegen to sign the agreements required for this audit.

Cashier Position: Essential Duties - Z.136659

Portfolio Manager

R.A.N. Reuvers

Advice

1. To retroactively appoint the director of the Rivierenland Regional Joint Arrangement, effective January 1, 2025, to serve as treasurer for Essential Functions.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)