The Öresund Committe





The goal of the Öresund Committee
As mentioned elsewhere, TheÖresund Committee was established in 1993 by the local and regional authorities, together with the national authorities, as the regional policy forum for the cross-border co-operation between Greater Copenhagen in Denmark and Scania in Sweden.

The goal of the committee is to strengthen and make the role of the region visible on national levels as well as internationally in order to create a foundation for increased economic, cultural and social growth in the region. The Öresund Committe should prepare a joint strategy, which aims at the promotion of a common development of the region. The Öresund Committee should on a day-to-day basis evaluate and put forward proposals for an appropriate development. The evaluation should create a foundation for joint marketing of the region.
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A strong commitment to the European Community
The Öresund Committee is involved in several different projects initiated by the EU. Interreg II, a program operative from 1994 to 1999, was working to promote co-operation in the various border regions. In this connection, theÖresund Region´s potential for becoming one integrated region, consisting of the areas of Denmark and Sweden bordering on the Sound, was especially interesting.

The Öresund Committee is now drafting an INTERREG IIIA programme, which will become operational in the end of 2000.
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Projects undertaken by the Öresund CommitteeThe Öresund Committee initiates and participates in a variety of projects and activities to promote the dynamic development of the region. These projects can be found in areas of:
  • research
  • environment
  • culture
  • education
  • communication
  • infrastructure
  • labour
  • international marketing
  • Administrating INRERREG II and III
All project work is undertaken with respect for the social and cultural identities represented in the region. All projects aim to create closer co-operation between people, companies and organisations across the Sound.
1 July 2000, the permanent link across the Sound between Denmark and Sweden was opened. The bridge makes it possible to live on one side of the Sound and work on the other - and to enjoy the nature, the cultural life and the increasingly integrated social services on both sides of the Sound. The Öresund Committee is dedicated to work for this future.
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Members of the Öresund Committee
With representatives from:

The Öresund Committee presidency consists of the two Lord Majyors: Ilmar Reepalu from Malmö and Jens Kramer Mikkelsen from Copenhagen.
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Organisation
The Öresund Committee
The Öresund Committe consists of 32 politicians, and 32 deputies. The election period for the regional and the municipal representatives complies with the functional period for the nominating political authorities. Furthermore the respective governments point out 1 2 governmental representative each. The Öresund Committee elects amongst its members a chairman and a vice-chairman.

The Öresund Commission
Regional and municipal organisations represented in the Öresund Committee point out a OÖresund Commission consisting of civil servants. Furthermore, the Swedish and Danish governments point out two civil servants each for the Öresund Committee.The Öresund Commission prepares and manages the preparation of a working programme and a budget proposal for the Committee, and is responsible for carrying out the Committee´s decisions.

The Öresund Committee´s secretariat
The Öresund Committee´s secretariat was established in order to handle activities decided on by the Committee and the Commission, for information and contact activities as well as for day-to-day administrative tasks.
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Financing
The necessary economic resources for working expenses are provided for by:
A: Subscription by counties/county councils and municipalities based on the amount of inhabitants.
B: The Nordic Council of MinistersFor particular activity areas of initiatives, applications can be made to members, other parties, foundations, public authorities etc, for additional grants or contributions.
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Address
Öresundskomiteen
Gammel Kongevej 1
DK – 1610 Copenhagen
DENMARK

Phone: +45 33 22 00 11
Fax: +45 33 22 00 23
E-mail: info@oerekom.dk
www.oresundskomiteen.dk

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Sources: The Öresund Comittee