The Director
The director manages the day-to-day business and performs the various functions of the Chamber of Agriculture. He is the business representative for the everyday business of the Chamber and also with respect to judicial and non-judicial functions. In carrying out his professional duties, he reports to the President.
He is not a member of the Chamber Assembly.
The current Director is Dr. Bernd von Garmissen. He moved to Oldenburg and has been in post in the Chamber of Agriculture since 2022-01-01.
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