The Amt Marne-Nordsee is a central administrative unit in the Dithmarschen district, Schleswig-Holstein, based in Marne. It comprises 13 municipalities and offers a wide range of services for approximately 14,000 residents.
The mission of the Amt is to ensure citizen-friendly and efficient administration. The guiding principle "The citizen as a customer" is at the forefront of the services[2][5]. It places great emphasis on voluntary work and the promotion of the interaction between nature, agriculture and tourism[5].
The Amt Marne-Nordsee attaches great importance to sustainability, especially through its focus on renewable energies. The first wind farm in Germany and the largest wind test field in the world are signs of a strong commitment to environmentally friendly energy supply[1].
Through the integrative promotion of agriculture and tourism, the ecological and social balance in the region is maintained and promoted[3].