1. Regional government

2. The council of Tampere Region – Regional developer Finland is divided into the 20 counties Functions – Finland´s Regional Councils are statutory joint municipal authorities operating according to the principles of local self-government. – The Councils operate as regional development and regional planning authorities. – It also controls advantage of federation, represents it and makes contracts on behalf of those.

3. Regional State Administrative Agencies Provinces were abolished 2010 and replaced by Regional State Administrative Agencies Tasks – Base public services, legal rights and permits – Occupational safety and health – Environmental permits – Fire and rescue services and preparedness – Police.

4. Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment They have three areas of responsibility – Business and industry, the labour force, competence and cultural activities – Transport and infrastructure – The environment and natural resources