KS Kommunesektorens Organisasjon

The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS) is the only employers’ association and interest organisation for municipalities, counties and local public enterprises in Norway. The association was founded in 1972 as a result of an amalgamation of The Union of Norwegian Cities (founded in 1903) and the Norwegian Association of Rural Municipalities (founded in 1923). As of April 2006 all of the 429 municipalities and 19 counties are members, as well as approx. 500 public enterprises. Vision An independent and innovative local government sector. Mission KS shall work to provide members with the best possible economical and political framework and conditions.