{"id":162,"date":"2020-07-24T10:41:59","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T07:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/?page_id=162"},"modified":"2026-06-04T15:14:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T12:14:53","slug":"toiminta-asiakirjat-ja-saannot","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/en\/pohjois-pohjanmaan-liitto\/toiminta-asiakirjat-ja-saannot\/","title":{"rendered":"Guidance documents, programmes and instructions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia is a joint municipal authority formed by its member municipalities. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Perussopimus-2020.pdf\">by the Treaty.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We are an inspiring and uniting influencer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through advocacy, co-creation and international activities, we strengthen regional competitiveness and identity. As an intensifier of municipal cooperation, we connect the actors to an open and courageous<br>dialogue. As a healthy and competent community of experts, we are building a sustainable and vibrant region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IMPACTOR<\/strong><br>We carry out responsible and effective advocacy on behalf of the Province of Northern Ostrobothnia<br>nationally and internationally. Together we develop and strengthen the region's competitiveness and<br>vitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CONNECTOR<\/strong><br>We are a network builder and work in close interaction with municipalities and other actors<br>In the middle. We bring together regional strengths to bring out a shared identity and the voice of the North.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>INNER<\/strong><br>We are open and encourage interaction. We create snapshots and anticipate<br>changes in the operating environment that enable us to make effective choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pohjois-Pohjanmaan-liiton-strategia-2025-2029.pdf\">You can access the strategy 2025-2029 of the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guidance documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The administrative and operational arrangements of the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia, as well as the decision-making and meeting procedures, are carried out in accordance with the procedures approved by the Regional Council. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Hallintosaanto-voimaan-1.1.2026.pdf\">the provisions of the Administrative Regulation;<\/a>. In addition to the Administrative Regulation, the activities of the Provincial Cooperation Group are also guided by: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pohjois-Pohjanmaan-maakunnan-yhteistyoryhman-tyojarjestys-2025-4.pdf\">the Rules of Procedure of the Provincial Cooperation Group<\/a>. Provincial government and profit area directors have transferred some of their powers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Delegointipaatokset.pdf\">by delegation decisions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Federation's operations and finances are steered<strong> budget<\/strong>, which sets out the short-term objectives and the resources needed to achieve them. You can access the budget <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Talousarvio-2026-Taloussuunnitelma-2027-2028.pdf\">from this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Toimintakertomus-ja-tilinpaatos-2025-3.pdf\">Read the annual report and financial statements here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tarkastuslautakunnan-arviointikertomus-vuodelta-2025-2.pdf\">Read the Audit Board's assessment report here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tilintarkastuskertomus-2025-2.pdf\">Read the auditor's report here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programs, guidelines and rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sisaisen-valvonnan-ja-riskienhallinnan-ohje.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Internal control and risk management guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Tyosuojelun-toimintaohjelma-2022-2025-final.pdf\">Occupational Safety and Health Action Programme 2022 \u2013 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Varhaisen-tuen-malli-2022.pdf\">The early support model of the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tietoturva-ja-tietosuojasaanto-hyv.pdf\">Data security and data protection rule<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia is a joint municipal authority formed by its member municipalities. We are an inspiring and uniting influencer. Through advocacy, co-creation and international activities, we strengthen regional competitiveness and identity. As an intensifier of municipal cooperation, we connect the actors to open and courageous dialogue. As a healthy and competent community of experts, we are building a sustainable and vibrant region. We carry out responsible and effective advocacy on behalf of the Northern Ostrobothnia region nationally and internationally. Together, we develop and strengthen the region's competitiveness and vitality. We are a network builder and work in close interaction with municipalities and other actors. We bring together regional strengths to bring out a shared identity and the voice of the North. We act openly and encourage interaction. We create situational pictures and anticipate changes in the operating environment, which enable us to make effective choices. You can access the strategy 2025-2029 of the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia here. The provisions of the Administrative Regulation approved by the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia shall be observed in the organisation of the administration and operations of the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia, as well as in the decision-making and meeting procedure. In addition to the Administrative Regulation, the activities of the Provincial Cooperation Group are also guided by the rules of procedure of the Provincial Cooperation Group. The provincial government and the performance area directors have transferred some of their powers by means of delegation decisions. 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