Forvaltningsenhet
Forvaltningsenhet is a term used in Norwegian public administration to denote an organizational unit responsible for planning, administration and delivery of public services within a ministry, agency, municipality or other public body. The exact remit is defined by statutes, regulations and internal governance documents. A forvaltningsenhet typically has a defined mission, budget, personnel, and performance reporting. It manages resources, processes applications and permits, coordinates service delivery, and ensures compliance with applicable laws and policy goals. The unit may be a formal legal entity or an internal division within a larger organization. In practice, forvaltningsenheter often align with functional areas such as education, health and care, technical services, culture, or administration, and they operate under a chain of command that includes a higher-level manager and, for public bodies, elected or appointed oversight bodies.
The relationship to other units is characterized by a clear division of responsibilities and interfaces for
The term is common in Norwegian policy and administrative documentation but does not designate a fixed legal