kommuner

Swedish political division

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In Sweden, the kommuner are the municipalities that form the basis of local government. Each kommun has an elected assembly and is responsible for essential public services such as streets, water supply, schools, child welfare, and care for the elderly. These municipalities have a significant degree of independence and can levy income taxes and charge fees for their services. Elections for municipal assemblies are held concurrently with national parliamentary elections. Above the municipal level are the 21 län (counties), each with an appointed governor and an elected council that manages healthcare and regional transport.1

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Local government
…government is allocated to the kommuner (municipalities), each with an elected assembly and the right to levy income taxes and to charge fees for various services. Municipalities have a strong independent position. Streets, sewerage, water supply, schools, public assistance, child welfare, housing, and care for elderly people are among their…
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…government is allocated to the kommuner (municipalities), each with an elected assembly and the right to levy income taxes and to charge fees for various services. Municipalities have a strong independent position. Streets, sewerage, water supply, schools, public assistance, child welfare, housing, and care for elderly people are among their…
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