Municipalities in Stockholm County

(Kommun och politik i Stockholms län)

The municipality is governed by politicians. In the political elections held every four years, the citizens choose which political parties will be represented in the municipal council. Decisions regarding the municipal activities are made in the municipal council.

Examples of activities for which the municipality is responsible by law:

• Preschools and schools

• Upper secondary education

• Elderly care

• Care for the persons with disabilities

• Income support

• Libraries

• Planning and building issues

• Environmental and health protection

• Water and sewage

• Cleaning and waste management

• Maintenance of municipal streets and parks