Archives and registry office

MerikarviaThe municipality's central archive facilities and registry are located at the municipal office. The central archive receives and stores materials that need to be kept for a long time and permanently, such as minutes. Applications, initiatives and other documents from municipal residents can be brought to the registry.

The mission of the archive is to

ensure the availability and preservation of documents
provide information services related to documents
determine the retention value of documents
to destroy unnecessary material

The publicity and use of documents are restricted by the Publicity Act, the Personal Data Act and a few other special acts. The use of documents is subject to the instructions given for the handling of general documents.

The Archives' information service serves municipal residents, municipal staff, researchers, companies, communities and other customers. The Administrative Services Manager is available during office hours.

Registry Office

Applications, initiatives and other documents from municipal residents can be brought to the registry office. You can ask the registry office about the stage of processing of matters and ask the person preparing them. You can also ask the registry office to see documents.

Documents can be left in an envelope with the recipient's name in the mailbox or information desk outside the municipal office.