12 Facts About Haim Bibas

Haim Bibas is the third mayor of Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, an Israeli city, in office since 2008.

Haim Bibas is the head of The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel since 2014.

Haim Bibas holds a bachelor's degree from the Department of Political Science, University of Haifa and a master's degree in Public Administration and Local Government, from Bar Ilan University.

Haim Bibas's thesis was on local government reform and professional city management.

In 2007, Haim Bibas served as the head of Benjamin Netanyahu's election campaign for Prime Minister.

Haim Bibas has held several positions in municipal management in local government.

Haim Bibas was director of National Construction and Development Division and Construction Project Manager of Jerusalem and Central Region Environment and Transportation Authority.

Haim Bibas has been responsible for Modi'in's Planning and Development, a member of the City Council and Strategic Planning Team and a member of Modi'in's Education, Planning and Construction, Finance, Transportation and Security Committees.

In January, 2014, Haim Bibas was elected as the head of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel, winning 60 per cent of the vote.

Haim Bibas published an Op-Ed in the EU Observer countering the fact-less decision.

In January, 2013, the Jerusalem Post published an Op-Ed by Haim Bibas addressing the importance of education in growing the country's enlistment rate in the Israel Defense Force, specifically among Haredi and Arab communities.

Haim Bibas stated that "The introduction of suitable educational programs in Haredi and Arab schools must be made possible to help these communities slowly but surely internalize the benefits of service".