City Board

The members of the City Board and their personal deputies
are elected for the term of the Council, unless the Council decides on a shorter term. The members and deputies of the City Board are elected representatives.

According to the Administrative Rules of the City of Hämeenlinna, the City Board implements the objectives, plans, and decisions approved by the City Council in management and development. The City Board is responsible for the city’s administration, financial management, the city’s property and ownership policy, the city group, business and employment policy, the City of Hämeenlinna’s employment services excluding matters under TyöHäme Employment Area authority, advancing integration and services for international residents, vitality cooperation, housing policy, higher education policy, developing events and tourism, the city’s reputation management, advocacy, and strategic land use.

The City Board generally meets on Mondays with the exception of holidays.

The City Board’s agenda is published on the Thursday preceding the meeting.
The minutes are reviewed no later than the third business day after the meeting and published on the administrative publishing platform on the first business day following the review. Minutes are available online for two years after the meeting.

Members of the City Board

The Council elects the 11 members of the City Board. The Chair and Vice Chairs of the City Board are selected from the members by the Council.

The term of the current City Board is 10 June 2025–31 May 2027 (City Council decision 9 June 2026 § 79).

• Chair Prabhakaran Ranjith Kumar (SDP)
• 1st Vice Chair Kirsi Lehto (KOK)
• 2nd Vice Chair Emmi Rantanen (PS)
• presenting official Chief Executive Olli-Poika Parviainen
• Secretary Director of Administration Niina Kuusela

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