Alexander Eriksson in front of a light background.

A new face to support Hamina's decision-making: Vice-City Secretary Alexander Eriksson started in March

City and decision-making General

Hamina vs. has started as city secretary in early March Alexander ErikssonEriksson, who hails from Eastern Uusimaa, more specifically Pernaja, which is currently part of Loviisa, is moving to Hamina from the Association of Local Authorities.

From advisor to practical operator

Eriksson has previously worked at the Finnish Association of Local Authorities and Municipalities in municipal law. She also has a judicial internship in a district court, which brought valuable experience in making independent decisions in the role of a judge.

The idea of ​​moving to Hamina arose quickly in February, when the Association of Local and Regional Authorities received a request for a city secretary.

I had just mentioned in the January development discussion that I would be interested in practical municipal work. When the call came from Hamina, I announced my interest the very next day,

Eriksson says.

A diverse role in city management

The City Secretary's duties are broad and responsible. Eriksson acts as the city's sole lawyer and is responsible for overseeing the legality of decision-making and the smooth running of the administration. The job description includes, among other things:

  • Administrative and legal matters from document management and decision-making preparation to monitoring the legality of decision-making.
  • As secretary of the city council and acting as a recorder.
  • Legal support 
  • Online service Rinkel and the administration team acting as a supervisor.
  • Management team membership, where he supports the city's top management and political decision-making.

First impression of Hamina: A nice and competent small town

Although the position, which began on March 9, was Eriksson's first visit to Hamina, the city has immediately made a positive impression.

Hamina is very similar to my home region, Loviisa. The people have been really nice, and the work community is not only warm-hearted, but also very competent. I have already tried the local lunch restaurants and they have been excellent,

Eriksson is delighted.

In his free time, the new city secretary enjoys running, reading and going to the gym. Boating is also close to his heart; he owns a motorboat together with his parents. Eriksson has lived in Helsinki for years and intends to travel to Helsinki regularly to visit his positions of trust, friends and his goddaughter.

Alexander Eriksson will work in Hamina until the end of August, after which he plans to return to the Association of Local and Regional Authorities.