Oslo

:This article is about the capital of Norway. For other meanings of Oslo, see the disambiguation page

Administration

The city of Oslo constitutes a county of Norway. It is governed by a city government (Byråd) based on the principle of Parliamentarism. The government consists of 6 government members called commissioners (byråder, sing. byråd), and is appointed by the city council, which is the supreme authority of the city. The council consists of 59 popularly elected representatives.

Related Topics:
Norway - Parliamentarism

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Following the latest reform of January 1, 2004, the city is divided into 15 boroughs (bydel) that are to a considerable extent self governed.

Related Topics:
January 1 - 2004 - Boroughs

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In addition, there is the main city centre and the rural/recreational areas (marka), not having an administration of their own.

Related Topics:
The main city centre - The rural/recreational areas

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