KADIKOY BELEDIYESI

Kadıköy is one of the metropolitan districts of the city of Istanbul. Located on the southwest of Anatolian part of the city, it is surrounded by Marmara Sea on the west and south. Consisting of 21 neighborhoods, Kadıköy has 25 square kilometer land area and its population is about 480.000 according to the latest data of TurkStat. Kadıköy Municipality’s overall approach to the concept of public administration is; representing a local administration approach which forges democracy on local and national levels through its genuine support to increase the involvement of the citizens of each and every neighbourhood, regardless of their identity, to the decision-making processes. Foundation basis; organs; administration; function; authority and responsibilities; together with working terms and conditions of Kadıköy Municipality are designated according to the Municipality Law No: 5393. In this context, the Municipality deals with infrastructure, social services, environment, culture and arts, youth and sports and employment subjects in Kadıköy region.