Griet Smaers
Regent since 15 May 2023
Profession
Lawyer and accredited mediator
Studies - Qualifications
- Additional master’s in tax law – KU Leuven (2001)
- Master of laws – KUL (2000)
Erasmus exchange programme (third year) – Universidad Complutense de Madrid - Bachelor of laws – KUL (1997)
- Secondary education (Greek and Latin) – Sint-Dimpnalyceum Geel (1995)
Career
|
2001 - the present |
Lawyer and accredited mediator Schuermans Advocaten |
Other current mandates or functions
City of Geel
|
2018 – the present |
Alderwoman for Social Policy |
|
2001 – the present |
City Council Member |
Past mandates or functions
CD&V
|
2011 - 2022 |
Algemeen ondervoorzitster |
City of Geel
|
2014 – 2018 |
Public Centre for Social Welfare (PCSW), president |
|
2013 – 2014 |
Chairperson of the City Council |
|
2007 – 2010 |
Alderwoman (Finances and the Local Economy, Employment and Comprehensive Quality Assurance) |
Federal MP
|
2014 – 2019 |
Full member, economic committee |
Flemish MP
|
2009 – 05.2014 |
Full member, mobility and public works committee and general policy and finance committee |