Other authorities

These include the municipalities, provinces, district water boards and ministries. They all constitute part of the government. 

The municipal administration represents local interests in areas such as living, transport and work, and provides a large number of services to the residents of a municipality. Provinces serve as the link between municipalities and the national government. A province is responsible for organizing public space, ensuring accessibility between cities, towns and the hinterland, and providing for a safe and clean living environment. The district water boards make sure that the right amount of good-quality surface water is available, and that waste water is transported and purified. The ministries take care of national issues on the political agenda.