Beslutsgången
Beslutsgången, or “the decision path,” is a term used in Swedish public administration and political science to describe the typical sequence by which a proposal becomes a binding decision within public bodies, such as municipalities, county councils, or government agencies. The concept focuses on the procedural flow—how ideas are raised, prepared, debated, and implemented—rather than the substantive content of the decisions themselves.
The path is usually described as a chain of stages that may include initiation, preparation, committee deliberation,
Variations exist between different bodies and levels of government. Some decisions require additional legal checks, consultations,
See also: Public administration, Local government, Decision-making processes.