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 six 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
There are around 13,500 public servants working in seven departments in the City of Odense. Read more about each department here:
| Departments in the City of Odense | City counsel | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor's department | Peter Rahbæk Juel (Mayor) |
Planning |
| Culture, Sport and Urban development | Søren Windell (deputy mayor) | Administration 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 |
| Elderly and Disabled | Brian Dybro (deputy mayor) | Home 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 |
| Children and Youth Affairs | Susanne Crawley Larsen (deputy mayor) | State schools Child care After school care Public dental care Sports and leisure facilities |
| Employment and Social Services | Claus Houden (deputy mayor) | Social work Employment Integration |
| Health Administration | Tommy Hummelmose (deputy mayor) | Preventive and health promoting activities Dental care Rehabilitation and training Free physiotherapy Collaboration with the Region of Sothern Denmark in the hospital and health area |
| Climate and Environment | Tim Vermund (deputy mayor) |
Sustainable mobility |