Governing
The municipality is the smallest unit of local government. The municipality is responsible for schools, childcare, social services, libraries, parks, environmental, health and safety issues, planning for housing and workplaces etc.
The Municipality of Nacka is governed based on its vision, core value and objectives.
The municipality’s vision
“Openness and diversity”
The municipality’s core value
“Confidence in and respect for people’s knowledge and their own capacities – and their willingness to shoulder responsibility”
The municipality’s vision and core value are to permeate all its decisions and all public services and activities while supporting its guiding principles. These two concepts describe what type of community the elected representatives want the geographical area of Nacka to be.
The municipality’s eight general objectives
• Excellent municipal services
• Efficient utilisation of the municipality’s resources
• A high degree of citizen participation and empowerment
• A great deal of freedom of choice
• The lowest possible tax rate and charges that can be influenced
• A balanced municipal economy
• A clean, safe and healthy living environment and longterm sustainable growth
• A safe and secure municipality
Governing Nacka (pdf) 