President of the City Council
Hans-Werner Tovar

Kiel City Council elected Hans-Werner Tovar (Social Democratic Party - SPD) as President of the City Council on 13 June 2013. The President of the City Council represents the City of Kiel and chairs the meetings of the City Council. 

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President of the City Council Hans-Werner Tovar (Photo: Marco Knopp)

Curriculum Vitae

 

  • 29 July 1948
    Born in Cologne
     
  • 1973-1977
    Studied law in Cologne and Kiel
     
  • Since 1980
    Lawyer in his own firm
     
  • 1988
    Appointment as notary
     
  • Since 1986
    Uninterruptedly, City Councillor of the City of Kiel
    Member of various Kiel City Council committees, among other roles, Chairman of the Economic Committee
     
  • 1990-1994
    Honorary City Councillor for Building and Housing
     
  • 1994-1996
    Honorary City Councillor (without specialisation) and 2nd General Deputy to the Mayor
     
  • 2000 
    Schleswig-Holstein’s Freiherr-vom-Stein Medal for service to local politics
     
  • 13 June 2013
    Elected President of the Kiel City Council


Hans-Werner Tovar is married and has two daughters and one son.

 

 

Contact

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