Serving on the supervisory board of municipal companies

Municipal supervisory board members bear a great deal of responsibility: only with in-depth understanding and knowledge can they effectively guide decision-making and ensure that the company remains capable of acting. Discover how this pivotal role—balancing the public interest and financial viability—is shaped, and what requirements are placed on supervisory board members in municipal companies today.

Serving on the supervisory board of a municipal enterprise is therefore a challenge for volunteer local council members and is subject to relatively complex requirements.

With local elections approaching and the reconstitution of the board following the summer break, training for elected officials is particularly relevant. In customized in-house training sessions on the rights and duties of municipal supervisory board members, key responsibilities, pitfalls, and practical tips can be conveyed.

Basic knowledge—for example, regarding the position and duties of the supervisory board, particularly the legal framework, the interaction of corporate bodies, and liability, as well as detailed knowledge on typical areas of conflict such as independence, confidentiality, and bias, and much more—are conveyed in an interactive and understandable manner through a dynamic presentation.

Date: 3. Jan 2025