About Us

What We Do

The Independent Advisory Council Maastricht provides comprehensive advice to the College of Mayor and Aldermen of the Municipality of Maastricht on social domain policy. The Advisory Council aims to contribute with its advice to promoting self-reliance, personal empowerment, and the participation of Maastricht residents.

We do this from the perspective of the most vulnerable citizens and with the understanding that Maastricht aims to be a social city for all its residents. We translate the concerns of Maastricht residents into well-substantiated advice, so that we can – where necessary – influence the decision-making of the college and civil servants.

We cannot address individual problems, but we can place social issues or grievances affecting certain groups in our society on the municipal agenda.

The Independent Advisory Council Maastricht is engaged, expert, and independent in nature, and works closely with other advisory committees of the Municipality of Maastricht. The advisory council identifies important societal developments and translates them into useful input for policy.