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The Strategy for Innovation an Good Governance at Local Level

Adopted in March 2008, the Strategy is a practical instrument which can be used to generate synergies between all stakeholders, be they local, regional, national or European, by working together with common instruments for improving the quality of

Meld. St. 18 (2016–2017) - Urban sustainability and rural strength – in brief

Meld. St. 18 (2016–2017) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Act on an infrastructure for geographical information (Spatial Data Act)

The Act shall promote good and efficient access to public geographical information (spatial data) for public and private purposes.

Other political staff

Subordinate agencies

The Communication Unit

The Communication Unit coordinates and initiates contact with the media and the rest of society, and deals with matters relating to communication within the Ministry.

Senior Communications Adviser Jenny Kanestrøm Trøite

The Department of Adminstrative Affairs

The overall objective of the Department of Adminstrative Affairs is to ensure the efficient operation and administration of the Ministry. The Department provide support to the political leadership and Secretary General, and to the other departments

Director General Beate Erikstad

The foundation for Sami policy

National laws and international conventions set the obligations towards the Sami population.

The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples

The UN General Assembly adopted a joint declaration on indigenous peoples on 13. September 2007. The declaration was drawn up in close collaboration between states and various indigenous groups.

The use of the Sámi language in the public administration

Active and wider use of the Sámi language is a very important element in the further development of Sámi culture. Similarly, it is also important that the Sámi language is used in the public context.

Report of the Commission on Local Democracy in Norway - Summary

The Local Government Act § 60

§ 60. State review and approval of financial obligations 1. Any resolution to raise a loan or any resolution to enter into a long-term contract for the renting of buildings, installations and permanent operating equipment that may cause the

Consequences for registered municipalities and county municipalities

Consequences for registered municipalities and county municipalities For registered municipalities and county municipalities, the following resolutions are not valid until approved by either the County Governor or the Ministry: A resolution to raise

About the Credibility of the Register

If a municipality or a county municipality is registered in the Register for State Review and Approval of Financial Obligations, resolutions to raise loans or to enter long-term renting contracts are not valid until approved by the County Governor

Procedures for Consultations between State Authorities and The Sami Parliament [Norway]

As an indigenous people, the Sami have the right to be consulted in matters that may affect them directly. In order to ensure that work on matters that may directly affect the Sami is carried out in a satisfactory manner, the Government and the

Information directed towards Financial Institutions

We refer to the Local Government Act § 60 ”State review and approval of financial obligations,” which came into force on 01.01.2001. The purpose of this document is to describe the consequences of the new legislation for financial institutions. This

Department of Indigenous and National Minority Affairs

Department of Indigenous and National Minority Affairs is tasked with implementing and following up the Government's objectives in the policy towards the Sami population and the national minorities: Jews, Kven /Norwegian Finns, Roma, Forest Finns

Director General Bjørn Olav Megard

Meld. St. 23 (2012-2013) - Digital Agenda for Norway

Meld. St. 23 (2012–2013) Report to the Storting (white paper)

The Centre of Competence on Rural Development

The Centre of Competence on Rural Development (Distriktssenteret) is an independent government agency dedicated to strengthen rural municipalities and regions’ ability to develop attractive communities.

Web page: http://www.distriktssenteret.no/