{"id":3034,"date":"2020-08-27T09:48:01","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T06:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/?page_id=3034"},"modified":"2026-06-12T13:45:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:45:13","slug":"jarjestoneuvottelukunta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/en\/pohjois-pohjanmaan-liitto\/organisaatio\/jarjestoneuvottelukunta\/","title":{"rendered":"Advisory Board for Organisations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organisations play an important role in the development of the region and in promoting the well-being of local residents. The Regional Assembly of Organisations of Northern Ostrobothnia represents organisations operating in the region in regional development work carried out by the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region and acts as a communicator towards citizens. The committee was elected for the first time in 2014. The term of office shall be for the duration of the term of office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tasks of the Advisory Board<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Actively participate in the development of the region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make organizational activities visible and known in the region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote the participation of citizens and organisations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate in cooperation with the Participation and Participation and inclusion work of the Wellbeing Services County of Northern Ostrobothnia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotes cooperation between organisations and cooperation between organisations and the public sector and industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activities of the Advisory Board for Organisations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#dcecfa\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/JNK-kysely-2026-1080x1080-px--1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51685\" style=\"width:438px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/JNK-kysely-2026-1080x1080-px--150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/JNK-kysely-2026-1080x1080-px--160x160.png 160w, https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/JNK-kysely-2026-1080x1080-px--300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/JNK-kysely-2026-1080x1080-px--768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/JNK-kysely-2026-1080x1080-px--1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/JNK-kysely-2026-1080x1080-px-.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 600w, (max-width: 830px) 830w, 1024w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br><strong>The Cultural Theme is applied for the organisation act of 2026<\/strong><br> The NGO Advisory Board of Northern Ostrobothnia has made the theme of the 2026 Organisational Act Award a non-threshold cultural act. The theme aims to highlight Regional Regional Assemblys that make culture accessible, inclusive and accessible. Proposals can be submitted from 1 to 30 September 2026. The application period is not yet open, but it is already a good time to consider which Regional Regional Assembly or operating model deserves recognition. More detailed instructions and an electronic form for nominating candidates will be published in the news on the Northern Ostrobothnia website and on the organisation's own website at the beginning of September. The winning Regional Regional Assembly will receive 1,000 euros to support its activities. The organisation act of the year will be announced at the Regional Parliament of Northern Ostrobothnia on 3 November 2026.<br>Additional information: Development Manager Ilpo Tapaninen (tel. +358 50 301 7546 or e-mail ilpo.tapaninen@pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color\">\n<li>At the first meeting of its term of office, the Advisory Board for Organisations outlined the priorities of its work as safeguarding the operating conditions of organisations by means of advocacy and promotion, sharpening cooperation between organisations and municipalities and strengthening the vitality perspective by building cooperation in cooperation with the employment area. Secretary General Raija N\u00e4pp\u00e4, Youth Friends Regional Regional Assembly, was elected Chairman of the Advisory Board. Jussi Ylitalo, Regional Director, Regional Sports Regional Regional Assembly of Northern Ostrobothnia, was elected as Vice Chairman. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/en\/uutiset\/jarjestojen-tyo-kantaa-koko-yhteiskuntaa-pohjois-pohjanmaalla-peraankuulutetaan-vahvaa-yhteistyota-ja-vaikuttamista\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/uutiset\/jarjestojen-tyo-kantaa-koko-yhteiskuntaa-pohjois-pohjanmaalla-peraankuulutetaan-vahvaa-yhteistyota-ja-vaikuttamista\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about the meeting on the news page of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region.<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The the Board of the Regional Regional Assembly appointed the members of the regional advisory board for organisations for the term 2026-2029. <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/en\/uutiset\/maakuntahallitus-nimesi-jasenet-keskeisiin-tyoryhmiin\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/uutiset\/maakuntahallitus-nimesi-jasenet-keskeisiin-tyoryhmiin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read about it on the news page of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region. <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#j\u00e4rjest\u00f6teko\">Oulu Tervaporvarien Youth Chamber of Commerce (Oulu Tervaporvarien Youth Chamber of Commerce) receives the award for the organisation of Northern Ostrobothnia in 2025. <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The NGO Advisory Board visited Pyh\u00e4j\u00e4rvi on a study trip, where the cooperation between the NGO-municipalities is exemplary! <br>Read more about these blog posts: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/en\/uutiset\/blogi-pyhajarvi-nayttaa-mallia-jarjestoyhteistyossa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blog \/ Auli Suorsa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pohde.fi\/ajankohtaista\/blogit\/pyhajarvella-pidetaan-huolta-ihmisista-ja-yhdistyksista\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blog \/ Helena Liimatainen<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidelines on organisational cooperation for municipalities have been published. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/en\/uutiset\/pohjois-pohjanmaan-kunnille-ohjeet-yhteistyon-tehostamiseen-jarjestojen-kanssa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the press release on the Northern Ostrobothnia website.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\"The accelerating change in society's structural and operational environment challenges organisations to be even stronger societal stakeholders\", says Esa Aunola, Chair of the Organisational Advisory Board, in the newsletter of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region. <a href=\"https:\/\/pohjois-pohjanmaan-liitto.creamailer.fi\/email\/65cdae1231365?u=9LDBO9dsbL94CKEQOIdOg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the full article in your browser in the newsletter of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region (pohjois-pohjanmaan-liitto.creamailer.fi<\/a>)<a href=\"https:\/\/pohjois-pohjanmaan-liitto.creamailer.fi\/email\/65cdae1231365?u=9LDBO9dsbL94CKEQOIdOg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2024 is the tenth year of operation of the Advisory Board for Organisations. During the year, the members of the Advisory Board present their activities in a variety of contexts. <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/en\/uutiset\/10-vuotta-monialaista-jarjestoyhteistyota-pohjois-pohjanmaalla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the latest news on the website of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organisational cooperation guidelines for municipalities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Advisory Board of Organisations has drawn up guidelines for municipalities on how to develop cooperation in cooperation with organisations. Its five main points are as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Associate person: A person responsible for organisational cooperation is appointed in the municipality, and his\/her role and resources are clearly defined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of facilities: The municipality provides organisations in cooperation with free and accessible facilities for activities of general interest on the basis of fair and transparent principles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grants: Organisational grants are seen as an investment in the well-being and vitality of the municipality. The application processes are made clear and in cooperation in cooperation with the organisations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Well-being work: Organisations are involved in the preparation of welfare plans and the development of services by providing expertise and experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooperation document: The practices of cooperation between organisations and municipalities are compiled in a single document, which serves as a common handbook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-39697d9b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jarjestoyhteistyon-ohjeistus-kunnille-2024.pdf\" style=\"background-color:#dcecfa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the guidelines for Regional Regional Assembly cooperation between municipalities (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Northern Ostrobothnia Organisational Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Regional Assembly of Oulu Region annually awards an organisation award for a changing theme. In the selection of the organisation, the emphasis is on the crossing of borders and effectiveness, as well as the role of volunteering in the Regional Regional Assembly's activities. An act does not have to be a single act, but can be understood and interpreted as a broader action. The applicant must be a registered local Regional Regional Assembly. As an award for the organizational work of the year, the Regional Regional Assembly receives 1,000 euros to support its operations. Presentations of the wEnablers of the prize are requested every year during September. The call for applications is published on the Northern Ostrobothnia website in the current section and on these pages of the Advisory Board for Organisations. The decision on the award is made by the Regional Board of Northern Ostrobothnia and the award is given at the Regional Parliament of Northern Ostrobothnia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"j\u00e4rjest\u00f6teko\">The 2025 Northern Ostrobothnia Regional Regional Assembly Award to the Oulun Tervaporvarit Youth Chamber of Commerce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Regional Regional Assembly Award 2025 was awarded to the Oulun Tervaporvarien Nuorkauppakamari for the development and implementation of the VIBEs project and concept that promotes mental health work among young people.\u00a0The explanatory memorandum mentioned, among other things, that the VIBEs project has demonstrated a uniquely effective and broad approach to the development of the operating model. The project is a concrete example of what the dedication of volunteers can do when there is a strong desire to support young people and give them more hope for the future. The activities are boundary-breaking and the theme of the year, Youth, Future and Hope, is implemented in an exemplary way. The prize was awarded for the seventh time. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/en\/uutiset\/pohjois-pohjanmaan-jarjestotekopalkinto-oulun-tervaporvarien-nuorkauppakamarille\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the full news in the current section of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region.<\/a> Read also about the wEnablers' feelings in their own blog post: <a href=\"https:\/\/jciouluntervaporvarit.fi\/index.php\/arkistot\/1678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VIBEs project awarded as organisation of the year - JCI Oulun Tervaporvarit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"915\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Oulun-Tervaporvarien-nuorkauppakamari-rajattu_lupa-kayttoon-on-915x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Five women stand in a row, smiling, holding flowers and winning diplomas. \" class=\"wp-image-49484\" style=\"width:547px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Oulun-Tervaporvarien-nuorkauppakamari-rajattu_lupa-kayttoon-on-143x160.jpeg 143w, https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Oulun-Tervaporvarien-nuorkauppakamari-rajattu_lupa-kayttoon-on-268x300.jpeg 268w, https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Oulun-Tervaporvarien-nuorkauppakamari-rajattu_lupa-kayttoon-on-768x859.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Oulun-Tervaporvarien-nuorkauppakamari-rajattu_lupa-kayttoon-on-915x1024.jpeg 915w, https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Oulun-Tervaporvarien-nuorkauppakamari-rajattu_lupa-kayttoon-on-1373x1536.jpeg 1373w, https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Oulun-Tervaporvarien-nuorkauppakamari-rajattu_lupa-kayttoon-on-1830x2048.jpeg 1830w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 600w, (max-width: 830px) 830w, 1024w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Award wEnablers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2024: House of Good Mind \/ Prospect training programme to support mental health rehabilitees and their loved ones. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2023: Oulun Rantasaunaseura ry \/ Summer Sauna volunteer and cultural activities that strengthen Finnish and local sauna culture. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2022: Luohua Rural Regional Regional Assembly \/ Community activities and volunteer spirit to strengthen the everyday cohesiveness of the village and the villagers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2021: Rautio Village Regional Regional Assembly, Rautio Trade Cooperative \/ Community action to maintain the vitality of the village.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2020: Raahe Cycling Club ry \/ Acquisition of electric rickshaw bikes for use in service homes in Raahe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2019: JHT Kalajoki ry \/ Annual charity event for junior activities together in cooperation with Jussi Jokinen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organisational cooperation elsewhere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organisational Cooperation Group of the Northern Ostrobothnia Welfare Region<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The well-being area of Northern Ostrobothnia, or Pohte, has its own representative cooperation group (JYRY) that brings together organisations and parishes. Pohde conducts annual negotiations in cooperation with the cooperation group on the promotion of well-being and health. <a href=\"https:\/\/pohde.fi\/tietoa-meista\/paatoksenteko\/yhteistyoryhmat\/jarjestoyhteistyoryhma-jyry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More information on the activities and the members of the group can be found on Pohde's website (Pohde.fi).<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join the Northern Ostrobothnia Regional Regional Assemblys Facebook Group <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The group is intended for employees and volunteers of organisations operating in Northern Ostrobothnia. The group shares topical issues, event information, etc. It is also used to inform the activities of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region. The group is maintained by Vares-verkko\/Vuolle Setlementti ry and the Partnership Centre's helpdesk \/Northern Ostrobothnia Social and Health Security Regional Regional Assembly. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/115787818445553\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You can find the Facebook group through this link (www.facebook.com). <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Composition of the Northern Ostrobothnia Organisational Advisory Board<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The the Board of the Regional Regional Assembly has appointed the following members to the Advisory Board for Organisational Affairs for the term 2026-2029. (The chairman and vice-chairman of the Conciliation Committee will be elected at the constitutive meeting in May)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f4f5\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>President <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Secretary General Raija N\u00e4pp\u00e4, Youth Friends Regional Regional Assembly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Vice-President <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Jussi Ylitalo, Regional Director, Regional Sports Regional Regional Assembly of Northern Ostrobothnia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Secretary<\/strong>t<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> Ilpo Tapaninen and Auli Suorsa, Regional Assembly of Oulu Region<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Representatives of organisations<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Esa Aunola, Executive Director, Northern Ostrobothnia Villages Regional Regional Assembly<br>Executive Director Virpi Kilpij\u00e4rvi, Koillismaan Leader ry<br>Executive Director Jari Miettunen, Regional Regional Assembly of Youth Societies of Northern Ostrobothnia<br>Executive Director Anna Katajala, Northern Ostrobothnia Social and Health Security Regional Regional Assembly<br>Mirja Kaartinen, Executive Director, Oulu 4H Regional Regional Assembly<br>Member of the Board Risto \u00d6rling, Oulun Piiri Regional Regional Assembly of the Central Union of Pensioners<br>Executive Director Pertti Kukkonen, Auta Lasta ry<br>Service Manager Piritta Pietil\u00e4-Litendahl, Oulu Deaconess Institute Foundation sr<br>Eija Tuomaala, Member Director, Lions District 107-I ry<br>Miia Sepp\u00e4nen, Executive Director, Finnish Red Cross Oulu District<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Municipal representative<\/strong>t<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pasi Laukka, Head of Community Activities, City of Oulu<br>Community Ombudsman Eeva Vaskilampi, City of Pyh\u00e4j\u00e4rvi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Expert members<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ilpo Tapaninen, Development Manager, Regional Assembly of Oulu Region<br>Auli Suorsa, Senior Specialist, Regional Assembly of Oulu Region<br>Specialist Kukka Kukkonen, Centre for Vitality in Northern Finland<br>Coordinator of organisation work Helena Liimatainen, Wellbeing Services County of Northern Ostrobothnia Pohde<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional information:<br><br>Secretary of the Advisory Board, Development Manager Ilpo Tapaninen, Regional Assembly of Oulu Region,<br>phone +358 (0)50 301 7546 or email ilpo.tapaninen@pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Organisations play an important role in the development of the region and in promoting the well-being of local residents. The Council of Organisations of Northern Ostrobothnia represents organisations operating in the region in regional development work carried out by the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia and acts as a communicator towards citizens. The committee was elected for the first time in 2014. The term of office shall be for the duration of the term of office. Organisational cooperation guidelines for municipalities The Organisational Advisory Board has prepared guidelines for municipalities on how to develop organisational cooperation. Its five main points are as follows: The Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia awards an annual organisation award for a changing theme. In the selection of the organisation, the emphasis is on the crossing of borders and effectiveness, as well as the role of volunteering in the association's activities. An act does not have to be a single act, but can be understood and interpreted as a broader action. The applicant must be a registered local association. As an award for the organizational work of the year, the association receives 1,000 euros to support its operations. Presentations of the winners of the prize are requested every year during September. The call for applications is published on the North Ostrobothnia website in the current section and on these pages of the Advisory Board for Organisations. The decision on the award is made by the Regional Government of Northern Ostrobothnia and the award is given at the Regional Parliament of Northern Ostrobothnia. 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