fylkeskommunene

Fylkeskommunene are the county municipalities of Norway, serving as the administrative and governmental bodies for the country's 19 counties. Each fylkeskommune is responsible for a wide range of services, including education, social services, public health, and infrastructure maintenance. They are established by the Norwegian Constitution and operate under the authority of the Norwegian Parliament. The fylkeskommunene are headed by a fylkesmann, who is appointed by the government and serves as the county governor. The fylkeskommunene are distinct from the kommunene, which are the local municipalities responsible for services such as waste management, public transportation, and local planning. The fylkeskommunene work closely with the kommunene to ensure the efficient delivery of public services across Norway.