Bezirksregierung Münster

The Bezirksregierung Münster is a state intermediate authority (state intermediate authority according to § 7 para. 2 LOG NRW) based in Münster. It is one of five district governments in North Rhine-Westphalia and consolidates the main areas of responsibility of almost all state ministries. Its work is divided into seven thematic areas: occupational safety, order and security; construction, planning and transport; education, schools and sports; health and social affairs; regional planning; environment and nature; as well as economy, culture and local government. It supervises around 1,000 schools and exercises municipal and financial oversight over districts and district-free cities within the administrative district.

The Bezirksregierung Münster sees itself as a service provider, moderator, and driving force in the region. It consolidates regional strengths and creates consensus among the various interests in the Münster administrative district.

Target groups are municipalities, districts, independent cities, companies, schools, educational institutions, as well as citizens in the Münster administrative district (Westphalia). The authority is responsible for public and private applicants in the fields of construction, environment, education, health, social affairs, and economy within the Münster administrative district in North Rhine-Westphalia.