aspect

level

organ(s)

authority/function

Task

National level

The Folketing (parliament)

The highest decision-making body of the country

Legislation and state taxation

National level

Government

Govern the country

Domestic and international policy

Regional level

Regional council

The highest decision-making body in the region, elected in direct elections.

Health care, regional development, Public transport etc

no taxation possibility

Local level

Municipal council

The highest decision-making body in the municipality, elected in direct elections.

Education, care of the elderly, physical planning, streets, water, sewage, etc.

Municipal taxation