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.
mayor
Bürgermeister and Ortsvorsteher can both head a local administration and represent the interests of its residents. The Bürgermeister is responsible for the entire city or municipality, whereas the Ortsvorsteher is responsible for a district or a smaller local unit. The key difference is therefore the scope of their area of responsibility.
Der Ortsvorsteher bespricht mit den Einwohnern des Ortsteils den neuen Spielplatz.
The local mayor discusses the new playground with the residents of the district.
Der Bürgermeister bespricht mit den Einwohnern der ganzen Gemeinde den neuen Haushaltsplan.
The mayor discusses the new budget with the residents of the entire municipality.
