Agenda Profile: Ando Kiviberg
First Reading of the Draft Act amending the Local Government Organization Act and associated acts (688 SE)
2025-10-22
XV Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political stance is strongly supportive of the overhaul of the Local Government Organization Act, emphasizing the need to improve the quality of services and reduce bureaucracy. This position is clearly policy- and results-driven, focusing on increasing the self-governance rights of local municipalities and streamlining their operations. The speaker believes that these changes will help make the daily lives of local residents smoother and better organized.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the specifics of local government legislation and operational procedures, covering specialized topics such as the process for suspending the mandates of council members and the legal framework governing electronic meetings. He employs technical terminology, including "duplicative detail" and "the right to self-governance," and references the earlier necessity for improvisation during the corona epidemic.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is optimistic and appreciative, expressing sincere pleasure regarding Parliament's work in updating the legislation. The rhetoric is primarily logical and practical, focusing on the benefits of the legal amendments—smoother operations, reduced bureaucracy, and more flexible implementation.
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Activity Patterns
The data on activity patterns is insufficient.
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Opposition Stance
There is not enough data.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker represents the position of the Eesti 200 faction and calls on colleagues to support the draft legislation. He expresses a willingness to answer questions raised in the chamber, satisfying a colleague's curiosity regarding the topic of law enforcement units.
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Regional Focus
The focus is heavily placed on the local level and the operation of municipal authorities, highlighting their role as the public authority body closest to the citizen. The existence of the Tallinn Municipal Police (Mupo) is brought up as a concrete example to illustrate the necessity of establishing a clear framework for law enforcement units.
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Economic Views
There are no direct economic viewpoints, but emphasis is placed on the quick and smooth resolution of administrative tasks and the reduction of bureaucracy, which indicates a desire to improve the efficiency and quality of governance at the local level.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues discussed is local law enforcement, supporting the creation of a clear legal framework for the potential establishment of a municipal police force, while stressing that this remains the municipality's choice. Emphasis is also placed on simplifying participation and popular initiatives at the local level.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the draft Act amending the Local Government Organization Act (688 SE), which aims to improve the quality of legislation and explicitly permit electronic sessions. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill, stressing its contribution to streamlining the work of the councils and reducing bureaucracy.
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