• Various jobs, CBTB (Christian Farmers' and Horticulturists' Association) (1977–1995) • Secretary, NLTO (Northern Netherlands Agricultural and Horticultural Organisation) (1995–1999) • Chairman, Drenthe CDA and member of CDA executive (1996–1999) • Member and CDA group chairman, Eelde
Municipal Council (1990–1997) • Member of executive board of ICCO (Ecumenical Coordination Committee on Development Projects) (1995–1999) • Member of governing body of Christian Agricultural College, Dronten (1995–2001) • Mr Maat is currently Chairman of the supervisory committee of the Northern Education Group, AOC Terra and Dollard College, and a board member of the Alfa Omega Foundation • Member of the European Parliament (since 1999) ==External links==