regionkommune
Regionkommune is a term used to describe a regional level of local government that aggregates multiple municipalities into a single administrative unit covering a defined region. The aim is to coordinate and deliver services that cross municipal borders and require scale or unified planning. Typical responsibilities might include regional land-use planning and zoning, public transportation and regional infrastructure, environmental protection and waste management, regional healthcare administration and hospital networks, and cultural, educational, and economic development programs.
Governance is usually organized around a regional council elected by residents of the member municipalities, with
Regionkommuner are discussed as a means to overcome fragmentation and improve efficiency, service consistency, and regional
Variations exist in how much power a regionkommune holds and how it relates to existing municipalities. In