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Procedures for Consultations between State Authorities and The Sami Parliament [Norway] - regjeringen.no
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As an indigenous people, the Sami have the right to be consulted in matters that may
a ect them directly. In order to ensure that work on matters that may directly a ect
the Sami is carried out in a satisfactory manner, the Government and the Sami
Parliament agree that consultations between State authorities and the Sami Parliament
shall be conducted in accordance to the annexed procedural guidelines.
Oslo, 11 May 2005
Erna Solberg
Minister of Local Government
and Regional Development
Sven-Roald Nystø
President of the Sami Parliament
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1. The Objective
The objective of the procedures for consultations is to:
contribute to the implementation in practise of the State’s obligations to consult
indigenous peoples under international law.
seek to achieve agreement between State authorities and the Sami Parliament
whenever consideration is being given to legislative or administrative measures that
may directly a ect Sami interests.
facilitate the development of a partnership perspective between State authorities
and the Sami Parliament that contributes to the strengthening of Sami culture and
society.
develop a common understanding of the situation and developmental needs of the
Sami society.
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2. The Scope
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