Department 1.1 - Central Services

The “Central Services” department of the city administration is primarily responsible for internal affairs. It handles the organization and internal regulations in the administrative buildings, occupational safety and health, incoming and outgoing mail, and the procurement of office equipment and supplies. The Central Procurement Office within this department conducts various procurement procedures and supports the line departments in tendering processes. A grant management system has been established to make optimal use of funding opportunities for projects.

The Central Services also serve as the point of contact for all matters concerning the City Council. The Council Office manages the electronic council information system, prepares invitations for council and committee meetings, and disburses expense reimbursements to council members. The department’s responsibilities also include the mayor’s office, as well as press and public relations and the city archives. The latter serves as the “memory of the pilgrimage town of Kevelaer.” It is located in the former artists’ house at Venloer Straße 33–35 and is responsible for preserving, organizing, and cataloging documents of legal and historical significance to the pilgrimage town of Kevelaer and the city administration.