Hallintakehyksillä
Hallintakehyksillä, Finnish for “administrative units,” are structural entities established under national or municipal legislation to carry out public administration tasks within defined geographic or functional areas. They include municipalities, city districts, school catchment areas, health care regions, and special-purpose zones such as environmental management districts. The purpose of these units is to decentralize decision‑making, permit local tailoring of services, and facilitate citizen participation in governance.
Legally, the formation and responsibilities of hallintakehyksillä are defined by statutes such as the Finnish Constitution,
Operationally, hallintakehyksillä coordinate public services including education, public safety, utilities, and urban planning. They collaborate with
In practice, examples include the City of Helsinki’s district administrations, the Greater Tampere Region’s coordination council