Good local governance 14 03 16 by Frode

«Good local governance» 14. 03. 16 by Frode Fjeldsbø Mayor of Gjesdal Municipality Norway

«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 12 000 inhabitants • Approximately 950 employees (760 full time positions)

«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

«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

«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

«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

«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.

«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 C. F. MØLLER NORGE | DRONNINGA LANDSKAP | HAUGEN/ZOHAR ARKITEKTER | TØI | VISTA ANALYSE | ERICHSEN & HORGEN