City, Government, and Administration
The City of Odense is governed by a council with 29 members, six specialist committees, and a finance committee.
The City of Odense is governed by a City Council with 29 members who are elected for a four-year term. The City Council meets every other Wednesday at 17:00 at the Town Hall.
The parts of the meeting open to the public can be watched from the public gallery on the second floor. It is also possible to stream the public meetings on ByrådsTV (Danish only)
The 29 members of the Council are further organized within five specialist committees and a finance committee. Each committee is chaired by a deputy mayor and the Finance Committee is chaired by the mayor. There is one committee for each municipal department.
Departments in The City of Odense
There are around 13,500 public servants working in six departments in the City of Odense. Read more about each department here:
| Mayor's Department | ||||
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City CounselResponsibilitiesPlanning Finance Communication International relations Legal matters Joint procurement service for the City of Odense Secretarial services to the mayor, the finance committee and the council. |
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| Department of Culture, Sport and Urban development | |
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City CounselLars Christian Lilleholt (deputy mayor)
ResponsiibilitiesAdministration of libraries, sports facilities and cultural activities Supporting communities, voluntary associations and clubs Urban planning Traffic management Urban renewal and housing improvement Environmental and building authority Land supply plus purchase and sale of real estate Facility management of council property District heating supply Construction and management of roads, public spaces, churchyards and parks |
| The Department of Care, Health and Prevention | |
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City CounselAnne Skau Styrishave (deputy mayor)
ResponsibilitiesHome help (practical assistance) Personal care and nursing Remedies and appliances for the disabled Rehabilitation and mobilization Transport and housing for all pensioners with relevant needs Transport for citizens with physical and mental disabilities |
| Department of Children and Youth Affairs | |
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City Counsel
Responsibilities
State schools Childcare After school care Public dental care Sports and leisure facilities |
| Department of Employment and Social Services | |
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City Counsel
ResponsibilitiesSocial work Employment Integration |
| Department of Climate and Environment |
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City Counsel
ResponsibilitiesSustainable mobility Sustainable and renewable energy An environmental-friendly City of Odense as a business Circular economy Co2 emission in Odense Partnerships for neutrality |