24.11.2021
Regional Board of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region meeting release 24.11.2021
The new the Board of the Regional Assembly met for the first time on Monday, 22 November 2021. As not all meeting files could be dealt in cooperation in cooperation with, the meeting resumed on Wednesday 24 November. As a Teams meeting.
Regional Programme for Northern Ostrobothnia 2022-2025 to be approved by the Regional Assembly
The regional programme 2022-2025, which started in autumn 2020, will be subject to approval by the Regional Assembly in December. The preparation process of the regional programme has been open and inclusive, in which all the regions and municipalities of the region, central government, as well as other key stakeholders and stakeholders have been involved. The content and choices of the programme have been prepared in cooperation in cooperation with a phenomenon-based approach. This has sought flexibility and a proactive and rapid response to changes in the region.
Budget 2022 and Economic and Action Plan 2022-2024 of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region
The the Board of the Regional Assembly proposes to the Regional Assembly that it approves the economic and operational plan of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region for 2022-2024 and the budget for 2022. In accordance in cooperation in cooperation with the Treaty, the opinions requested from the member municipalities and sub-regional units have been taken into account in the economic and operational plan. The opinions highlighted transport issues and support for municipalities in the reform of health and social services and employment services, as well as ensuring a skilled workforce. Some of the issues raised in the statements have been taken into account in the new regional programme.
Amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region
Amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region are submitted to the Regional Assembly for approval, whereby the Presidium of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region is granted the right to attend and speak at the meetings of the Regional Assembly, and the responsibility for managing the agreements of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region is assigned to the Director of Administration and Human Resources.
The post of Planning Director is declared open for applications
The the Board of the Regional Assembly granted Jussi Rämet resignation from the position of Director of Planning as of 30 November 2021. The recruitment of a Development Manager will be launched. Development Manager Ilpo Tapaninen was appointed as the Design Director until the position can be filled on a permanent basis.
Meetings of the Regional Assembly and the the Board of the Regional Assembly in spring 2022
In spring 2022, the meetings of the the Board of the Regional Assembly will be held on 17 January, 14 February, 14 March, 25 April, 23 May and 20 June. The meeting of the Regional Assembly will be held on 13 June 2021. The meeting dates of the Regional Assembly and Government are announced on the website of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region.
Representatives of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region to the Advisory Board for Northern Finland
The Regional Board appointed to the Advisory Board for Northern Finland the chairmen of the Regional Assembly and the Regional Board, as well as the executive directors of the Regional Assembly. The experts of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region act as rapporteurs in the Advisory Board, if necessary.
Statement on the Ministry of the Environment's draft government proposal for a new zoning and construction law and related laws
The the Board of the Regional Assembly issued a statement on the draft Government proposal for the Planning and Construction Act. According to the statement, the preparation of the Planning and Construction Act should primarily be suspended. However, if the drafting of the Act were to be continued at some point, the proposed alternative model should be taken as the starting point for the regional land use plan, in which the legal effects of the regional land use plan are not limited. Link to the statement.
Matti Heikkilä from Kuusamo to chair the regional cooperation group
The the Board of the Regional Assembly appointed the regional Cooperation Group, appointed Matti Heikkilä from Kuusamo as Chairman of the regional Cooperation Group and approved the rules of procedure of the regional Cooperation Group. Link the regional Cooperation Group.
Agendas and minutes
Link to the the Board of the Regional Assembly agenda
the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region agendas and minutes
Additional information:
Jussi Ylitalo, President of the the Board of the Regional Assembly, tel. +358 45 160 6466
Pauli Harju, Regional Director, tel. +358 400 389 152


