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Democracy and Transparency

Transparency and access to information are the basic principles of Finnish local government.

The Local Government Act emphasises the importance of representative democracy and of residents and service users taking part in and influencing local affairs.

Local authorities provide members of the community with information on current issues in process, or plans affecting them, their progress, decisions reached and their effects.

Residents are also advised how to submit questions about local affairs and to express their views to those in charge of planning and decisions.

Members of the community have the right to propose initiatives in municipal issues. Referendums can also be arranged.

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+358 9 771 2509, +358 50 301 9068
Phone:
+358 9 771 2509 
Mobile:
+358 50 301 9068 
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+358 9 771 2726 
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firstname.lastname@aflra.fi 
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Finnish Local and Regional Authorities, Municipal Development and Research 
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