Propose the organisation act of 2023 - Regional Assembly of Oulu Region

07.09.2023

Propose the Organisational Act 2023

The Regional Assembly of Oulu Region invites proposals for the organisation work of Northern Ostrobothnia for 2023.

Proposals can be submitted between 1 September and 29 September 2023.

This year we are looking for something to do. "Culture in Surprising Contexts". An organizational act does not have to be an isolated act; it can be understood and interpreted more broadly. The award criteria emphasise the cross-border dimension and effectiveness, as well as the role of volunteering.

The Regional Regional Assembly that won the organizational act of the year will receive 1,000 euros to support its activities.

The nominations for the prize will be made by 29 September 2023 at 3 p.m. by electronic form

The applicant must be a registered local Regional Regional Assembly.

The decision on the organisation of the year is made by the Regional Board of Northern Ostrobothnia. The organisation act of the year 2023 will be announced at the Regional Parliament of Northern Ostrobothnia on 7 November 2023. This is the fifth time the prize has been awarded.

The message can be shared freely in cooperation within your organisation and in cooperation with your stakeholders!

Additional information: Ilpo Tapaninen, Development Manager, Regional Assembly of Oulu Region, tel. +358 50 301 7546

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