Platform for Regional Democracy

The common will of Etelä-Savo is determined through democratic process. The supreme decision making body is the Assembly of the Regional Council, consisting of 72 delegates appointed by the representatives of the constituent municipal councils for a term of office lasting four years. Even the smallest of the 18 member municipalities may appoint at least one delegate.

The executive body of the Regional Council is called the Regional Government. It has 13 members. The political constitution both of the Regional Assembly and the Regional Government must reflect the outcome of the most recent municipal elections.

The five member Board of Controllers evaluates to what extent the political goals set by the Central Council have been realized.

Regional Assembly 2008 - 20012

• Chairman Lenita Toivakka (conservative), Mikkeli

• 1st vice-chairman Jarkko Wuorinen (centre), Savonlinna

• 2nd vice-chairman Eino Törrönen (socialist), Pieksämäki

Regional Government 2008 - 20012

• President Markku Kakriainen (centre), Mikkeli

• 1st vice-president Teemu Hirvonen (socialist), Savonlinna

• 2nd vice-president Pekka Selenius (conservative), Mikkeli
  
  Members:
  

• Hannu Auvinen (centre), Sulkava
  

• Heli Järvinen (green), Kerimäki
  

• Sampsa Kokko (conservative), Savonlinna
  

• Heikki Laukkanen (centre), Juva
  

• Jaana Leskinen (conservative), Pieksämäki
  

• Soili Moilanen (centre), Pieksämäki
  

• Arto Seppälä (socialist), Mikkeli
  

• Pirjo Tolvanen (socialist), Rantasalmi
  

• Kirsi Torikka-Suomalainen (centre), Savonlinna
  

• Pauliina Viitamies (socialist), Mikkeli
  

Board of Controllers 2008 - 2012

• Chairman Marita Mattila (centre), Mäntyharju
  

Office of the Regional Council

The office of the Regional Council is led by the Executive Director. The office comprises some thirty people working in four units.