1. «Good local governance» 14.03.16
by Frode Fjeldsbø
Mayor of Gjesdal Municipality
Norway

2. «Good local governance»
The Municipality of Gjesdal:
Placed in the region of Rogaland, close to the city of Stavanger
Economically influenced by oil the industry
Medium-sized Norwegian municipality – approximately inhabitants
Approximately 950 employees (760 full time positions)

3. «Good local governance»
Gjesdal is a typical Norwegian municipality, with an organization and services based on:
Transparency
Trust
Well educated and competent labour force
High professional standards
A system of redistribution of income between the municipalities

4. «Good local governance»
Broad range of public services in accordance with national standards:
A variety of health services
Social services
Municipal planning and development
Primary and secondary education
Kindergarten
Municipal roads
Public library, cultural events, public education in music and the arts

5. «Good local governance»
Local Government Act 1837 (formannskapslovene)
A fairly autonomous public administration in the municipality with an employed (not elected) administrative leader
A multi-party (and non-parliamentary) political system in the municipalities enhancing cooperation between the political parties – the Mayor being everyone's Mayor

6. «Good local governance»
Gjesdal displays some distinctive features
Pragmatism and open-mindedness
A culture for change and development
ISI-programme - Improvement, Simplification and Innovation)
Implementing a Smart city strategy
Youth Council
We take pride in working for the Municipality

7. «Good local governance»
To go the extra mile
Gjesdal municipality’s vision is to strive to go the extra mile for its inhabitants. The municipality’s key task is to fulfill its roles as manager, service provider and community developer for the benefit of its population. Our ambition is to do our upmost to ensure that Gjesdal is a great place to live, for everyone, whatever their age or background.

8. «Good local governance»
Gjesdal as a Smart City
Sustainable energy supply
The use of Smart
City technology
Smart mobility
A system of public
dialogue and participation
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