local mayor / village head
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local mayor
A person who, either voluntarily or professionally, heads the administration of a district or small municipality and represents its interests.
Der Ortsvorsteher setzte sich für den Bau eines neuen Spielplatzes im Dorf ein.
The local mayor campaigned for the construction of a new playground in the village.
The word consists of 'Ort' (place/locality) and 'Vorsteher' (head/leader). A 'Vorsteher' is a person who 'vorsteht' (heads) an organization or group, meaning they lead it. The 'Ortsvorsteher' (local mayor/village head) is therefore the head of a place or district.
Der Ortsvorsteher leitet die monatliche Sitzung des Gemeinderats.
The local mayor chairs the monthly meeting of the municipal council.
This is an official title in German municipal administration. It refers to a specific function that can have different responsibilities depending on the federal state.
Als offizieller Vertreter sprach der Ortsvorsteher bei der Eröffnung des Dorffestes.
As the official representative, the local mayor spoke at the opening of the village festival.
Common verbs used in connection with this role are 'zum Ortsvorsteher wählen' (to elect someone local mayor), 'sich an den Ortsvorsteher wenden' (to contact the local mayor), or 'der Ortsvorsteher vertritt die Interessen' (the local mayor represents the interests) of the citizens.
Bei Problemen mit der Straßenbeleuchtung können Sie sich an den Ortsvorsteher wenden.
If you have problems with the street lighting, you can contact the local mayor.
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'der Bürgermeister' and 'der Ortsvorsteher' can both represent a local community. However, 'der Bürgermeister' is the head of an entire city, town, or municipality. 'Der Ortsvorsteher' is usually responsible for a district, local area, or small municipality and represents the interests of the people there. The words can be confusing because both are contacted about local problems. If it is about the whole municipality or city, 'Bürgermeister' fits. If it is only about a district or local area, 'Ortsvorsteher' is often more precise.
Der Ortsvorsteher kümmert sich um die Beschwerden aus dem kleinen Stadtteil.
The local mayor takes care of the complaints from the small district.
Beim Termin im Rathaus spricht die Gruppe mit dem Bürgermeister über neue Wohnungen.
At the meeting in city hall, the group talks with the mayor about new housing.