Bezirksregierung
A Bezirksregierung is a regional government authority in several German states, responsible for the administration of a Regierungsbezirk, a mid-level territorial unit between municipalities and the state government. It serves as the upper state authority (Oberbehörde) for the district administrations and independent towns within its jurisdiction, ensuring uniform application of state laws and coordinating policy implementation across the region. The Bezirksregierung represents the state in dealings with municipalities and other authorities and carries out tasks that require coordination at the regional level.
The authority is headed by a Regierungspräsident, who is a senior civil servant, and it is organized
Typical responsibilities include regional planning and land-use policy, building approvals for projects of statewide importance, environmental
The concept is used in several German states, with differing official names. A well-known example is North