The new regions are formally still county councils', but have assumed greater responsibility for regional development than other county councils They still handle health and medical services, but unlike traditional county councils, the new regions have assumed full responsibility for the county's regional development from the county administrative boards. ... As of 2003 municipalities and county councils in several counties have formed regional development councils. ... At the same time discussions regarding county mergers took place. MalmÖhus and Kristianstad were later merged into Sk...

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