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Central Election Committee

The Central Election Committee is responsible for organizing municipal, regional, and national elections according to the Election Act and instructions from the Ministry of Justice.

The Central Election Committee meets at varying times. The meetings are concentrated around the election period.

The Committee’s agenda is published at least five days before the meeting, and the minutes are available one week after the meeting. The minutes are displayed on the administrative publishing platform for two years following the meeting.

Central Election Committee Members

The Central Election Committee consists of five (5) members elected by the City Council for the Council’s term of office.

  • Chair Leena Tiesmaa (SDP)
  • 1st Vice Chair Jukka Niemi (KOK)
  • Secretary Niina Kuusela, Director of Administration

Further information

Last updated 21.10.2026