The High Commission of Denmark in Greenland ( kl, Kalaallit Nunaanni Naalagaaffiup Sinniisoqarfia, da, Rigsombuddet i Grønland) is a Danish institution in

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Functions

The High Commissioner represents the

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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

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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* ...

(''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

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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

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to the Self Rule Government. #Completion of transit permits for

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to Danish nationals residing in Greenland. #Holding

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(the Parliament of Greenland), but has no vote. The High Commissioner is an ex-officio member of

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List of High Commissioners

References

External links

Official website
1979 establishments in Greenland 1979 establishments in Denmark

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Functions

List of High Commissioners

See also

References

External links