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New field jury in Maxhütte-Haidhof: Tradition meets responsibility
Two new field jurors, Walter Borczuch and Reiner Herold, were sworn in in Maxhütte-Haidhof. Mayor Seidl praised her voluntary work.
New field jury in Maxhütte-Haidhof: Tradition meets responsibility
There was recently a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony in the town of Maxhütte-Haidhof, where two new field jurors were introduced to their honorary positions. Walter Borczuch and Reiner Herold received an oath from First Mayor Rudolf Seidl, which obliges them to conscientiously fulfill their duties. “I swear loyalty to the Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany and the Constitution of the Free State of Bavaria,” was the solemn oath that introduced the two men to their new roles.
The mayor acknowledged the importance of volunteer work and presented the new field jurors with a certificate of appointment and a spade, which symbolizes their duties. Christian Schmitz, head of the Nabburg Office for Digitalization, Broadband and Surveying, joined in the words of thanks and emphasized the importance of the two gentlemen's commitment. With this appointment, there are now a total of seven active field jurors in the city.
A farewell and a new beginning
Another important point of the event was the farewell to Rudolf Rauscher, who is moving into passive status after many years of active service as a field jury. He has been in office since August 2006 and has decided to end his active role in August 2023. Mayor Seidl warmly thanked Rauscher for his many years of work and emphasized that the city would continue to count on his experience and advice.
The role of field jurors has a long tradition in Bavaria that goes back over 800 years. These volunteers emerged from the old market and field courts, which were known in the region for their authority and respect. Their main task was to make arbitration decisions on border issues and thus act as guardians of the borders.
Today, field jurors assist the state surveying authorities in demarcating land. They are obliged to carry out their tasks conscientiously and impartially and must maintain the “Seven Secret”, which means that they must maintain secrecy about certain information. This voluntary position is not only a responsibility, but also a sign of trust in the integrity and abilities of the field jurors.