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SALAR

Description
Organisation: 
Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions
Acronym: 
SALAR
Details
Mission and Objectives: 
The Swedish Association of Local Authorities and the Federation of Swedish County Councils represent the governmental, professional and employerrelated interests of Sweden´s 290 local authorities, 18 county councils and two regions. The Association and Federation strive to promote and strengthen local selfgovernment and to create the best possible conditions for the work of their members. Their activities are largely financed by membership fees.
Formal Mandate: 
None
Mandate: 
Association of Local Authorities and Regions
Activities: 
Looking after the members interests and providing services by opinions on government bills and papers for circulation, inquires and expert groups, debating, publications, projects, workshops, conferences, seminars etc.
Membership: 
The members of SALAR are all the local authorities, county councils and regions in Sweden. SALAR is also a member of CEMR.
Comments: 
The annex-section under step 2 refers to our members. SALAR itself does not handle any of the specified information.
URL: 
http://www.skl.se
Typology: 
Sectorial
PROPOSED ROLE IN INSPIRE DEVELOPMENT

Which role(s) do you foresee for the SDIC in INSPIRE development

  • participate in the review process
    • yes
  • contribute to awareness raising and training
    • yes
  • be kept informed
    • yes
    Geographic Domain
    National
    Sweden
    Societal Sector
    Association of regional/local governments
    Specific Expertise
    Specific Expertise: 
    Data and Service Sharing
    Previous Experience relevant for INSPIRE development
    SALAR acts on the strategic level for the interests of the local and regional level. In the different contacts with our members (see Main Activities), we have the opportunity to exchange viewpoints in the INSPIRE review- and awareness process.
    Primary Business
    All information under the scope of a Swedish local authority or region.
    INSPIRE Data Themes
    Producer
    Coordinate reference systems, Geographical grid systems, Geographical names, Administrative units, Transport networks, Hydrography, Protected sites, Elevation, Cadastral parcels, Land cover, Orthoimagery, Statistical units, Buildings, Soil, Geology, Land use, Human health and safety, Environmental monitoring Facilities, Production and industrial facilities, Agricultural and aquaculture facilities, Population distribution and demography, Area management / restriction / regulation zones & reporting units
    User
    Coordinate reference systems, Geographical grid systems, Geographical names, Administrative units, Transport networks, Hydrography, Protected sites, Elevation, Cadastral parcels, Land cover, Orthoimagery, Statistical units, Buildings, Soil, Geology, Land use, Human health and safety, Environmental monitoring Facilities, Production and industrial facilities, Agricultural and aquaculture facilities, Population distribution and demography, Area management / restriction / regulation zones & reporting units