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Other self-government
In Finland, municipal self-government is the most important form of self-government. Other associations or organisations with the right to self-government include the Provincial Autonomy of the Åland Islands, churches and religious communities and universities. These forms of self-government vary in relation to their status and execution.
The Provincial Autonomy of the Åland Islands
The autonomy of the Åland Islands is established on the basis of the autonomy granted to it by international treaties. In the framework of its autonomy, the Åland Islands has its own political and administrative organs responsible for decision-making.
The Parliament of Åland (lagtinget) exercises legislative power within the framework permitted by its autonomous position. Otherwise the laws enacted by Finland's Parliament apply. The Government of Åland (landskapsregeringen) is responsible for regional administration.
- Parliament of Åland
Parliament of Åland - The Government of Åland (in Swedish only)
Government of Åland
Autonomy of churches and religious communities
Churches and religious communities that function in Finland have their own autonomy, which is founded on the freedom of religion defined in the Constitution of Finland. The Evangelical Lutheran and the Orthodox Churches have special status under public law.
- Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland - Orthodox Church of Finland
Finnish Orthodox Church
Universities
Universities have an autonomous status in Finland. Headed by their own elected officials, they are responsible for their own administration. The State authorities are largely responsible for financing the universities, and studying is generally free of charge. The position of Aalto University is exceptional, as it is simultaneously both a foundation-based institute (covered by indirect public administration) and an autonomous university.
- Aalto University
Aalto University - Åbo Akademi
Åbo Akademi University - Academy of Fine Arts
Academy of Fine Arts - Hanken - Svenska handelshögskolan
HANKEN Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration - Helsinki School of Economics
Helsinki School of Economics - Helsinki University of Technology TKK
Helsinki University of Technology TKK - Lappeenranta University of Technology
Lappeenranta University of Technology - National Defence College
National Defence College - Sibelius Academy
Sibelius Academy - Tampere University of Technology
Tampere University of Technology - Theater Academy of Finland
Theatre Academy of Finland - Turku School of Economics
Turku School of Economics and Business Administration - University of Eastern Finland
University of Eastern Finland - University of Art and Design Helsinki
University of Art and Design Helsinki - University of Helsinki
University of Helsinki - University of Jyväskylä
University of Jyväskylä - University of Lapland
University of Lapland - University of Oulu
University of Oulu - University of Tampere
University of Tampere - University of Turku
University of Turku - University of Vaasa
University of Vaasa
Diagram of the public administration
This diagram shows in highlight the position of other self-government in the structure of the public administration.
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