Ennakkoilmoituksia

Ennakkoilmoituksia (singular ennakkoilmoitus; plural ennakkoilmoituksia) are advance notices published by authorities to inform interested parties about forthcoming decisions, procedures, or events. The term is used in Finnish public administration to promote transparency and early stakeholder engagement in public processes.

Contexts and purpose

Ennakkoilmoituksia appear in various areas, such as public procurement, town planning and building projects, and regulatory or environmental processes. They are intended to give a heads-up about upcoming actions that may affect individuals or organizations, outline the planned steps, and invite participation or comment before a final decision is made. They help maximize predictability and clarify timelines for those potentially affected.

Content and dissemination

A typical ennakkoilmoitus describes the planned decision or action, the expected schedule, documents available for review, and instructions for submitting comments or objections. It also provides contact details and where the public can access further information. The notices are usually published on official websites, at municipal offices, or through other public-channel outlets and digital services.

Legal role

Ennakkoilmoitukset are primarily informational. They do not constitute a final decision but serve to inform and involve stakeholders in advance of the formal process. In some cases, they may be required by law or regulation as part of a transparent decision-making procedure, while in others they are voluntary tools used by authorities to improve clarity and participation.

Examples

Common examples include an upcoming zoning change announced before a municipal council decision, a public tender preceded by a procurement ennakkoilmoitus, or an environmental impact assessment notice notifying the public of forthcoming studies and consultation opportunities.

See also

Public consultation, notice, administrative procedure.