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Historical background

The Norwegian Association for Local and Regional Authorities –KS Gunn-Marit Helgesen, President, KS 5 February 2013. Historical background. The association was founded in 1972 Amalgamation of The Union of Norwegian Cities (founded in 1903)

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Historical background

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  1. The Norwegian Associationfor Local and Regional Authorities –KSGunn-Marit Helgesen, President, KS5 February 2013

  2. Historicalbackground • The association was founded in 1972 • Amalgamation of • The Union of Norwegian Cities (founded in 1903) • Norwegian Association of Rural Municipalities (founded in 1923) • Employer association for local government since 1987

  3. National members’ association for local government • 428 municipalities • 19 counties • 500 public enterprises • Head Quarter in Oslo • 8 regional offices • Office in Brussels

  4. Key figures: 444 000 employees 11 500 electedcouncillors 350 billion NOK and 5 million inhabitants, who receive good services from cradle to grave

  5. KS roles • Interest and employer organisation • Spokesman vis-à-vis central government • Advisory and consultative body • Central collective bargaining organisation

  6. NATIONAL CONGRESS OF MUNCIPALITIES AND COUNTIES NATIONAL COUNCIL NATIONAL COMGRESS OF MUNICIPAL ENTERPRISES EXECUTIVE BOARD EXECUTIVE BOARD OF MUNICIPAL ENTERPRISES COMMITTEE OF CEO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

  7. KS’ Vision and Mission • Vision Develop an independent and innovative local government sector • Mission Shall secure the best possible framework conditions for the local government sector

  8. Strategy Priority Areas 2012-2016 • Local democracy and framework conditions • Local and regional government reform • Economic framework • Organisation, efficiency and quality • Provision of services for the citizens • The role of the employer • Recruiting a competent workforce • Modernisation of central agreements

  9. Socialdialogue and tripartitecooperation a topic for cooperation • Cooperation with European partners – includingHungary - on KS’ coreresponsibility areas; workinglife and employers’ activities, is a goodopportunity

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