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Mayor in Quierschied: More power in personnel decisions!
In Quierschied, the local council discussed the mayor's new personnel powers and the construction of a discount store on November 5, 2025.
Mayor in Quierschied: More power in personnel decisions!
At the most recent Quierschied municipal council meeting, a new resolution was passed that grants the mayor expanded powers in personnel decisions. This applies in particular to the hiring of employees in lower pay and salary groups. According to [saarbruecker-zeitung.de], the planned construction of a discount store in Fischbach was discussed, but the main focus was on changing the rules of procedure.
The adjustments are intended to result in greater efficiency and simplification of the recruitment process. The personnel commission, which is made up of representatives of the local council factions and administrative staff, will have its sphere of influence changed. In the future, the mayor will be able to permanently employ employees up to salary group 7 and employees in the social and educational services up to salary group S8B, as well as appoint and dismiss civil servants up to salary group A8.
Changes and dissenting votes
While the new regulation is intended to speed up the process, members of the SPD parliamentary group expressed concerns. They voted against the resolution because they see the control of the local council as being at risk. Gernot Abrahams from the Free Voters shared this view and underlined the importance of democratic participation. The changes are a significant departure from the old rules of procedure, which gave the personnel commission a say up to salary group 10.
The resolution to change was passed with 20 votes to 10, with the nine members of the SPD present and Abrahams from the Free Voters speaking out against the change. The administration justified the measure with difficulties in scheduling interviews, as the commission often consists of up to ten people.
Context and future implications
The local council's decision on the mayor's powers has far-reaching consequences for local administration. However, the assessment of efficiency gains is caught between democratic control and administrative speed. How these changes will specifically affect the quality of the new settings remains to be seen. The discussion also reflects a contemporary dilemma in many municipalities: How much freedom of decision should be granted in administration without undermining basic control mechanisms?