The High Commission of Denmark in Greenland ( kl, Kalaallit Nunaanni Naalagaaffiup Sinniisoqarfia, da, Rigsombuddet i Grønland) is a Danish institution in
Greenland
Greenland ( kl, Kalaallit Nunaat, ; da, Grønland, ) is an island country in North America that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. It is located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Greenland is t ...
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Functions
The
High Commissioner represents the
crown
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and the
Kingdom Government (''Regeringen'') in Greenland. The office is responsible for liaising between the
Territorial Self Rule Government (''Naalakkersuisut'') and the Kingdom Government.
The High Commission deals with matters of family law in the capacity as
Chief Administrative Officer
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Government and non-profit
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The Government of Greenland notifies the High Commission of all statutes and regulations adopted by the
Parliament of Greenland
The Inatsisartut ( kl, Inatsisartut; '' da, Landstinget, lit=''the land's- thing'' of Greenland''), also known as the Parliament of Greenland in English, is the unicameral parliament (legislative branch) of Greenland, an autonomous territory*
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(''Inatsisartut'') and of any other general legislation drawn up by the Government of Greenland. In addition, the Government of Greenland may call on the High Commissioner to participate in negotiations within Greenlandic institutions.
The High Commissions tasks furthermore consist of:
#Submitting periodic reports to the Kingdom's
Ministry of State (''Statsministeriet''), attending meetings of the Parliament of Greenland, and submitting reports to the Prime Minister's Office and other relevant ministries about parliament's discussions.
#Addressing as the magistrates, like the Agency of Family Law in the Denmark (proper), for family law matters in the kingdom.
#Participate in the planning and settlement of visits to Greenland from the
royal family
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, the
Kingdom Parliament (''Folketinget''), the government, others and participation in the related meeting activities.
#Co-ordination of the more principled inquiries made by the
State
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Arts, entertainment, and media Literature
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to the Self Rule Government.
#Completion of transit permits for
Thule Air Base
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to
Danish nationals residing in Greenland.
#Holding
elections in Greenland
Greenland elects on national level a legislature. The Greenlandic Parliament (''Inatsisartut in Greenlandic'') has 31 members of parliament, elected for a four-year term by proportional representation.[Inatsisartut
The Inatsisartut ( kl, Inatsisartut; '' da, Landstinget, lit=''the land's-thing'' of Greenland''), also known as the Parliament of Greenland in English, is the unicameral parliament (legislative branch) of Greenland, an autonomous territory*
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(the Parliament of Greenland), but has no vote.
The High Commissioner is an ex-officio member of
The Greenlandic Fund
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List of High Commissioners
See also
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High Commission of Denmark, Tórshavn
The High Commission of Denmark in the Faroe Islands ( fo, Ríkisumboðið í Føroyum, da, Rigsombuddet på Færøerne) is a Danish institution in the Faroe Islands.
The High Commissioner represents the crown
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References
External links
Official website
1979 establishments in Greenland
1979 establishments in Denmark
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