Civic engagement and volunteering, services

An opportunity to support a citizens’ initiative that proposes a new act or to amend or repeal existing legislation.

A resident’s initiative is the most direct way to influence decision-making in the City of Turku.

Under the Municipal law, residents have the right to submit initiatives to the municipality in matters concerning its activities.

Municipal residents have the right to write a local resident’s initiative, also known as municipal initiative or citizen initiative.

Municipal initiatives provide residents with a means to influence matters within the municipality.

Residents of the municipality, associations and foundations have the right to submit initiatives to the municipality concerning municipal activities.

Channels for participation and influencing for children and young people.

In Sipoo, you have the possibility to participate and influence municipal decision making by means of representative democracy, or by direct channels.

Borough liaison, Southern major district helps to find the right channels of influence in Helsinki. Promotes cooperation between actors and city...

Borough liaison, Western major district helps to find the right channels of influence in Helsinki. Promotes cooperation between actors and city...