Juva / Local administration

Local administration

Self-government
Local self-government is safeguarded in the Finnish constitution. Every four years, residents elect a local council, which is the decision making authority in local affairs. The council's responsibilities include municipal finances and decision making.

The municipal board, appointed by the council, is responsible for the practical running of local administration and its finances. It prepares issues coming before the council, represents the local authority and safeguards its interests.

The council elects a municipal manager, who is subject to the board.

Municipal committees are not obligatory, but in practice almost every local authority has committees made up of elected officials which handle local affairs related to education, social welfare and health, the environment and other community concerns.

This information is quoted from the web site www.localfinland.fi. There you will find a lot more information in English about local administration in Finland.

Organisation chart of municipal administration (PDF)

Page updated 20.2.2007