The county governor is the chief representative of the king and
government in each county, and works to ensure that central government
decisions and guidelines are implemented correctly. Oddvær Flæte is the
County Governor of Sogn og Fjordane.
In Norway, people meet the public sector in most walks of life. Local
administration is overseen by municipalities. Each municipality is
responsible for providing basic public services. The office of the county
governor interprets central government policy for municipalities to
implement in a local context.
The county governor acts as a guardian of civil rights. The office of the
county governor may review municipal decisions on behalf of citizens in
matters regarding environmental protection, agriculture, health and
social care services, family affairs, education, building and planning,
emergency planning and municipal law and finance.
For more information about the office of the county governor, please use
the left-hand side menu.
(28/03/2008 Oppdatert: 23/04/2008)