While there are few who are willing to say a clear no to the merger, has 38 percent selected “Do not know” or “Do not want to answer.” The figures are based on the responses of 162 councilors, ie 38 per cent of the country’s councilors, writes Municipal Report.
result is about the same as a year ago.
survey is not anonymous, some councilors said the issue of merging is so politically difficult that they do not want to take public positions.
One of those both goods and deepens his vision is Rune Shur Gard, who is the administrative head Volda municipality. He is positive to go along with Ørsta, a process that stranded some years ago, but is now current again. It may also be necessary to merge several municipalities in the region, but Shur Gard believes the process of municipalities form begins at the wrong end.
– Municipalities should identify whom to team up with until they know how the future system will turn out, and before they know how big they need to be to cope with the tasks. Income system is essential for the municipality types that will be viable, said Shur Gard adding:
– I lack a comprehensive management review where one sees the state, counties and municipalities in context, and what responsibilities they have. (© NTB)
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