His tasks include being a point of contact for businesses and residents and mediating between the different positions. The night mayor should have an eye for how the scene is developing in terms of urban spaces and players and network them. He also acts as an interface to the city administration and police - but is no substitute for regular patrols by the police and public order office.

Achim Kettemer was born in Bonn and grew up in the old town. The 56-year-old also has experience in this area as a former self-employed restaurateur.