Applications for the 31st board are open!
The Landelijk overlegorgaan bestuurskundeverenigingen (LOB) is an umbrella organization that facilitates consultation and contact between all Public Administration study associations in the Netherlands. We organize General Assemblies every six weeks for knowledge exchange, after which we have dinner and drinks with our members. In addition, we organize national events such as the Public Administration Challenge and the annual LOB weekend for our members. Because the LOB is a national organization, as a board member you must be willing to travel for meetings, social events, conferences, and other activities.
A board year at the LOB is voluntary and the workload varies depending on your position and the time of year. An LOB board year lasts one year and runs from January 2026 to January 2027.
On average, you will spend 5 to 8 hours per week on LOB-related activities, depending on the period of the year and excluding the weeks in which you organize events. A board year at the LOB can easily be combined with a full-time study and a social life! Of course, as a board you are a team, so you can count on the support of your fellow board members if you yourself have a very busy period.
Read below for the specific tasks and requirements per position.
Application Procedure
Send your CV and a short motivation letter to secretaris@bestuurskundeoverleg.nl before November 1st. Your application may be specific to a position, but that is not required. The interviews will take place on Wednesday, November 5th and Thursday, November 6th, 2025 in The Hague. If you are not physically available on these dates, the interview can also be conducted online. A few days later you will hear whether you have been selected as a candidate board member! You will then be nominated as a candidate board member at our General Assembly in The Hague on November 14th, 2025. On January 9th, 2026 the official transfer General Assembly will take place. Please make sure you are available on November 14th from 14:30 and on January 9th from 14:30.
Do you have questions? Please contact us at secretaris@bestuurskundeoverleg.nl.
Members of candidate member associations of the LOB must be formally nominated by a full member association.
Chair
As Chair, you are the person with final responsibility for the Board. You support your fellow board members if necessary and ensure that the Board follows its policies. The Chair chairs the General Assemblies and the Board meetings. In addition, you are responsible for the internal and external representation of the LOB.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Ensuring that the board carries out its tasks;
- Chairing board and members’ meetings;
- Acting as the point of contact for the chairs of the member associations;
- Acting as the point of contact, member of the Application Committee, and member of the Supervisory Board of the National Public Administration Congress;
- Acting as Student Board Member of the Public Administration Association.
Questions about the Chair position? Mail to voorzitter@bestuurskundeoverleg.nl!
Secretary
As Secretary, you are the first point of contact within the LOB and you maintain contact with the members. You are organized, communicatively strong, and have experience with administrative tasks. In addition, you enjoy organizing dinners, social events, and meetings for members.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Taking minutes of board and members’ meetings;
- Acting as the point of contact for member associations;
- Managing the e-mail;
- Managing and scheduling the board agenda;
- Organizing General Assemblies (ALVs), including dinners and drinks;
- Supporting the board with administrative and organizational tasks.
Questions about the Secretary position? Mail to secretaris@bestuurskundeoverleg.nl!
Treasurer
As Treasurer, you are responsible for the financial health of the association. You keep an overview, manage the income and expenses, and ensure that the association uses its resources responsibly.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Drafting and monitoring the annual budget;
- Managing the bank account;
- Keeping the financial administration up to date;
- Preparing a financial report and accountability at the end of the year;
- Advising the board on financial decisions.
Questions about the Treasurer position? Mail to penningmeester@bestuurskundeoverleg.nl!
Public Relations
As Commissioner of Public Relations, you are responsible for the visibility and events of the LOB. You are creative, communicatively skilled, and have a sense for promotion and media. In addition, you enjoy organizing events and collaborating with different parties. You are motivated to contribute to the growth and visibility of the LOB!
Tasks and responsibilities
- Managing social media, promotional materials, and the website;
- Organizing events such as the KB activity and the annual LOB weekend;
- Expanding the number of member associations of the LOB;
- Maintaining contacts with external relations;
- Acting as the point of contact for candidate member associations.
Questions about the PR position? Mail to publicrelations@bestuurskundeoverleg.nl!
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