Joint church council
- exercises the highest decision-making power in the parish association
- decides on the main lines of the economy and, for example, construction projects
- members are elected in parish elections held every four years
- the term of office is four years
- members and meetings
Joint Church Council
- manages the common practical activities, finances and administration of the parishes
- prepares and implements the decisions of the joint church council
- the members are chosen by the joint church council
- the term of office is two years
- members and meetings
Parish councils
- leads the activities of the congregation, promotes its spiritual life and decides on the use of the funds allocated to it by the congregation association
- members are elected in parish elections held every four years
Boards and expert groups
In the decision-making of the association of parishes, boards of directors and expert groups made up of parishioners are involved. They participate in the activities of the parish association's units, planning and developing them together with the office holders.
- Johtokunnat
- Asiantuntijaryhmät
Committees and youth influence group
The decision-makers are also assisted by committees whose task is to serve as expert bodies in the preparation of matters for the Joint Church Council. The committees include experts appointed by elected officials and employees of the consortium.
The Youth Influencer Group enhances the participation and influence opportunities for young people in the decision-making and preparation processes of the Tampere Parish Union, as well as in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the activities of the parishes.
In connection with decision-making, a child impact assessment is also conducted, meaning the decision is evaluated from the perspective of children's welfare. In this context, 'children' refers to all individuals under the age of 18.