Published: 26.10.2022.

The Dobele Municipality is administered by the local government, which by means of elected representatives - the Council, and the institutions formed by the Council, ensure the executing of the functions and tasks provided by law, as well as voluntary initiatives in accordance with the interests of the state and the citizens of the respective administrative territory.

Since the 7th of June, 2025, the Dobele Municipality Council consists of 15 members. Council members are elected for four years. In accordance with the law, the Council itself elects the Chairperson, Deputy Chairpersons, and members of the standing committees from among its members.

Based on Section 2, Paragraph one of the Law on Local Government Council Elections, the municipal council elections held on 7th June 2025 resulted in 15 deputies being elected, representing four political parties.

Since the 7th of June, 2025:

  • Chairman of the Dobele Municipality Council is Mr Andrejs Spridzāns ( LZS).
  • Deputy Chairman is Mr Jānis Ozoliņš (responsible for economy and development, LZP).
  • Deputy Chairman is Mr Edgars Gaigalis (responsible for education, culture, sports and social issues,VL -TB/LNNK).

Dobele Municipality Council

  • Mr Andrejs Spridzāns, Chairman (LZS)
  • Mr Jānis Ozoliņš (LZP )
  • Mr Edgars Gaigalis (VL -TB/LNNK)
  • Mr Ivars Gorskis (LZS), Chairman
  • Ms Ilze Lesiņa (LZP)
  • Mr Guntis Safranovičs (LZS), 
  • Mr Gints Kaminskis (LZS)
  • Ms Sintija Liekniņa (LZS)
  • Ms Dace Reinika (LZS)
  • Ms Indra Špela (LZS)
  • Ms Linda Karloviča (VL -TB/LNNK)
  • Mr Viesturs Reinfelds (LRA)
  • Ms Kristīne Briede (LRA)
  • Mr Andris Podvinskis (LRA)
  • Mr Edgars Laimiņš (JV)

The functions delegated to the local government and the decisions made by the Municipality Council are executed by the Administration of the Dobele Municipality (Executive Director Agris Vilks) and other municipal institutions like the Social Service, the Culture and Sports Department, the Education Department, the Municipal Police, the Orphan's Court and the Adult Education and Business Support Centre.

The local government holds 100% shares in ten companies, that according to the functions delegated to local municipalities, provide different services to the citizens of the municipality, including heating, water supply and sanitation, cleaning of the municipal area, health services, transport services, facilities management, etc.