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Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations
Incumbent Judith Uitermark since 2 July 2024; 11 months ago (2024-07-02)
Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations
Style	His/Her Excellency
Member of	Council of Ministers
Appointer	The Monarch on advice of the Prime Minister
Formation	12 March 1798; 227 years ago (1798-03-12)
First holder	Alexander Gogel as Secretary for the Interior
Salary	€157,287 (As of 2017^[update]) (including €4,193 of expenses)

The Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations is a very important person in the Netherlands. This minister is in charge of the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations. This ministry helps manage many things inside the country.

The minister is also a member of the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers. These groups make big decisions for the country. The current minister is Judith Uitermark. She started her job on July 2, 2024. Sometimes, there are also "state secretaries" who help the minister with specific tasks.

What Does the Minister Do?
A Look at the History of the Role
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What Does the Minister Do?

The Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations has many responsibilities. They help manage how the government works. This includes things like local governments and elections.

Managing Local Governments

The minister works with all the cities and provinces in the Netherlands. They make sure that local governments run smoothly. This helps people in different areas get the services they need.

Overseeing Elections

This minister also plays a role in making sure elections are fair. They help organize voting for people across the country. This is a key part of how democracy works in the Netherlands.

Working with Kingdom Relations

The "Kingdom Relations" part of the title is about the special ties the Netherlands has with other countries. These include Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten. The minister helps keep these relationships strong.

A Look at the History of the Role

The job of Minister of the Interior has a long history. It started way back in 1798. The first person to hold a similar role was Alexander Gogel. He was called the "Secretary for the Interior."

Over the years, the name and exact duties of the minister changed. Sometimes, the minister was also in charge of other areas like agriculture or public works. The role has always been important for managing the country's internal affairs.

In 1998, the title officially became "Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations." This change highlighted the importance of the relationships with other parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Many different people have held this important position throughout history. Each one has helped shape the country.