Swedish Local Government Act

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The Swedish Local Government Act is the primary legal framework that defines the organization, powers, and responsibilities of municipalities and regions in Sweden.

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Statements (46)

Predicate Object
instanceOf Swedish statute
act
framework law
aimsTo clarify division of responsibilities between state and local authorities
ensure democratic governance at local level
appliesTo Swedish municipalities
Swedish regions NERFINISHED
basedOn principle of local self-government
country Sweden
defines organization of municipalities
organization of regions
powers of municipalities
powers of regions
responsibilities of municipalities
responsibilities of regions
enforcedBy Swedish courts NERFINISHED
administrative courts in Sweden
governs local referendums
oversight of municipal decisions
oversight of regional decisions
relationship between municipalities and regions
scope of municipal activities
scope of regional activities
hasLevel national legislation
language Swedish
legalStatus binding law
partOf Swedish public law
regulates distribution of tasks between political bodies at local level
financial management of municipalities
financial management of regions
local decision-making procedures
local executive committees
local self-government in Sweden
local taxation powers
municipal autonomy within national law
municipal councils
regional councils
setsOut rules for delegation of powers within municipalities
rules for delegation of powers within regions
rules for internal organization of local authorities
rules for municipal elections
rules for regional elections
rules for transparency and public access at local level
subjectMatter local government law
public administration
regional government law

Referenced by (2)

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Uppsala Municipality Council legalBasis Swedish Local Government Act
municipal council of Strömstad legalBasis Swedish Local Government Act