KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 1: The country of Finland
valtuusto
Finnish word. In English: municipal council
The highest decision-maker in a municipality. Councillors are elected in municipal elections.
Facts about the word
- Every municipality has a council that is responsible for the municipality's activities and finances and uses its decision-making power. Kuntalaki 14 §
- Councillors are elected in municipal elections, and the council's term is four years. Kuntalaki 15 §
- Municipal elections are direct, secret and proportional, and everyone entitled to vote has an equal vote. Kuntalaki 15 §
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
The council is responsible for the municipality's activities and finances. It is not a health centre or a biscuit.
The word belongs to Chapter 1: The country of Finland. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
