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The Organisation of the Vienna City Administration

Vienna is one of Austria's federal provinces, as well as the federal capital city and the largest municipality of the Republic of Austria. Proper administration is ensured by a number of constitutionally required bodies.

Vienna - a part of the Republic of Austria

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The City of Vienna is both the national capital of Austria and one of Austria’s federal provinces (Bundesländer).

Vienna - a regional authority

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The City of Vienna has a special position within Austria.

Vienna and its relationship to neighbouring regions

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Vienna has close ties to its neighbouring regions and the other federal provinces of Austria.

Federal authorities operating in Vienna

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The Republic of Austria has established a number of authorities in the provinces to perform federal tasks in this specific field.

Decentralisation in Vienna

In Vienna, the district bodies are part of he decision-making process in regional matters.

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