Organization

The organization of the municipality of Kihniö consists of corporate administration, educational services and technical services. The Pirkanmaa Welfare Region is responsible for social and health services.

Decision-making power in the municipality is exercised by the municipal council, elected by the residents for a four-year term, and by the municipal government, committees and executive boards elected by it. Decisions are prepared and implemented by municipal officials to whom these institutions have delegated decision-making power.

Administrative services are responsible for

  • On the preparatory, implementation and secretarial tasks of the municipal council and government
  • On the organization of municipal and national elections
  • About archiving
  • Payroll, employment advice
  • Accounting and financial statements, payment transactions and cash services, invoicing and invoice processing
  • IT user support services, ICT equipment services, telecommunications and voice services
  • Business and enterprise activities, agricultural services
  • On the rental of municipal rental apartments and industrial premises

Educational and welfare services are responsible for

  • Basic education and early childhood education
  • About the purchasing services of the civic college and music college
  • About library services
  • Cultural and leisure services
  • Other educational services
  • Promoting well-being and health

Technical services are responsible for

  • On the management of municipal properties
  • About planning and construction
  • From traffic routes and public areas