Kideve Kittilä Development

Kideve Kittilä Development is part of the Kittilä Municipality Finance Department. Kideve serves companies in the Kittilä area and provides information about entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial services. They also guide entrepreneurs and those interested in becoming entrepreneurs. Kideve, along with other local actors, plays a role in the development and improvement of vitality in the area and governs EU-funded development projects. 

Administrative and Finance Department

The administrative department takes care of administrative services, office services, archival management, ICT-support, and switchboard services, as well as advisory and employment services. The administrative department also takes care of the finance department, whose role is financial management and payroll. 

Administrative organization

The Municipal Council, which includes 27 councilors, has the highest decision-making authority in the Municipality of Kittilä. The councilors and their deputies are elected in municipal elections held every four years. The Municipal Board is responsible for administrative and financial matters, as well as for the preparation, implementation, and legality of the council’s decisions.

Kittilä Municipality’s Administrative Regulations

Kittilä Municipality’s Administrative Regulations

The administration and operations of Kittilä Municipality, as well as the decision-making and meeting procedures, must comply with the provisions of these regulations, unless otherwise defined by law. The Municipal Council approves administrative regulations, and all amendments to the administrative regulations must be prepared by the Municipal Board. 

Current Administrative Regulations

Rules and regulations

Here you’ll find Kittilä Municipality’s financial and administrative rules and regulations. 

Municipal bodies

Municipal Council, Municipal Board, and committees

The Municipal Council, which includes 27 councilors, has the highest decision-making authority in the Municipality of Kittilä. The councilors and their deputies are elected in municipal elections held every four years. 

Kittilä Municipal Strategy

Kittilä’s Municipal Council approved the updated Municipal Strategy on 17.6.2024. The strategy guides the municipality’s operations and long-term economic goals. 

Kittilä Municipal Strategy 2025-20230 in Finnish

Media

Bulletins and press releases

  • Kittilä’s press releases are posted on the kittila.fi website in the News section. Read more: News | kittila.fi 
  • They are now also available on the ePress service, as of the beginning of 2026. Read more: Uutishuone, Kittilän Kunta | epressi.com (newsroom/Kittilä Municipality) (FIN)
  • The municipality also releases a bulletin with current events and updates for residents and locals 10 times per year.

Kittilä Municipality’s visual identity and guidelines

The Municipality of Kittilä uses the same typography, color schemes, and logos across all content. The municipality’s visual guidelines facilitate the use of these guidelines for various communication purposes and provide the necessary tools for doing so. They help to ensure that the visual identity remains consistent and well-managed. All departments in the municipality use these guidelines in their materials. Together, the graphic design, logo, and coat of arms make up the municipality’s distinctive and official visual identity.