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Region Dalarna

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Region Dalarna
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Region Dalarna,[1] formerly known as Dalarna County Council (Swedish: Dalarnas läns landsting), is the regional council for Dalarna County, Sweden. The Region is primarily responsible for healthcare and public transport but also oversees regional development and culture.[2] Historically it was also called Kopparberg County Council (Swedish: Kopparbergs läns landsting) (1863–1996).

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Electoral districts of Dalarna County for regional council elections
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Conversion from County Council to Region

On 1 January 2019, Landstinget Dalarna was renamed Region Dalarna. In addition to its traditional responsibilities such as healthcare, public transport agency Dalatrafik, and culture, the Region now also manages some physical planning and infrastructure development within Dalarna County.[3]

Responsibilities

Hospitals

The central hospitals are located in Falun and Mora. Mora Hospital serves the northern and western parts of Dalarna, while Falu Hospital serves the eastern and southern parts. Smaller hospitals are located in Avesta, Ludvika, Borlänge, and Skönvik (Säter). The latter houses the county's forensic psychiatric clinic.

Public Transport

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Dalatrafik bus

Dalatrafik is the public transport authority for regional public transport in Dalarna and operates as a division of Region Dalarna.[4]

Education

Culture

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Politics

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Region Dalarna is governed by the Regional Council, with the Regional Executive Board handling executive matters.

Chairman of the Regional Executive Board

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Regional Council 2022–2026

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Regional Executive Board 2022–2026

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Majorities

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Municipalities

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