The Bundesrat recently elected CDU Bundestag member Ansgar Heveling as the new President of the Federal Court of Accounts, thereby confirming the proposal put forth by the federal government. The 53-year-old lawyer succeeds Kay Scheller, who is stepping down from his post after twelve years.
According to the law governing the Federal Court of Accounts, both the German Bundestag and the Bundesrat must independently elect the President, based on a proposal from the federal government. The term of office is twelve years, and a re-election is not permitted. The Federal President officially makes the appointed individuals take office.
The Federal Court of Accounts is a supreme federal authority located in Bonn. Its function is to serve as an independent body for financial control, operating solely under the law. Through its mandated tasks, the Court supports the decisions made by the Bundestag, the Bundesrat, and the federal government.
In related news, the Bundestag and the Bundesrat previously elected former Federal Minister for Building, Klara Geywitz (SPD), to serve as the court’s Vice President. She officially started her duties on March 19th.
