A parliamentary system was introduced in 2003 and Troms County Council is politically represented by the elected County Government (Fylkesrådet). The current County Government is made up by five representatives from three different parties, Labour (Ap) , Conservative (H) and Christian Democratic (KrF). The Executive Councillors in the County Government are elected by and accountable to the County Parliament, (Fylkestinget), and responsible for the county council administration. The County Parliament is elected for a period of four years.
Troms County Parliament
The County Parliament consists of 37 elected members. They are elected every four years. The Chair of the County Parliament is Mr Knut Werner Hansen (AP), Deputy Chair is Ms Christine Bertheussen Killie (H).
Troms County Government
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Pia Svensgaard (Ap) |
Chair
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Central Administration
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Mariam Rapp (KrF)
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Executive Councillor |
Culture, Health and Environment
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Kari-Anne Oppsal (AP) |
Executive Councillor |
Business Development
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Terje Olsen (H) |
Executive Councillor |
Transport
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Kent Gudmundsen (H) |
Executive Councillor |
Education |
Council Departments:
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Chief of Staff
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Central Administration
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Culture (Health, Environment)
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Business Development
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Dental Health
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Education
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Transport