With the start of the new electoral period from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2028, there have also been personnel changes on the administrative board. The council assembly of the city of Heide and the district committee of the department Heider Umland office appointed their representatives at their constituent meetings on 11 July 2023 and 13 July 2023 respectively.

The chairmanship alternates annually on 1 June between the representatives of the department and the city.

The chairmanship on the part of the department Heider Umland is proposed for the duration of the election period. The chairperson of the city of Heide is proposed by the council for the duration of the election period. If this person does not hold the chairmanship, he/she shall become a representative in the chairmanship.