Introduction
If you want to work, partner with, or provide services to governmental bodies in Latvia, it is crucial to understand the structure of government at the national and local level. The primary legal document that governs the structure of public administration in Latvia is the Valsts pārvaldes iekārtas likums — The Law on the Structure of Public Administration.

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What Is the "Valsts Pārvaldes Iekārtas Likums"?
The Valsts pārvaldes iekārtas likums is knew a law adopted by the Saeima (Parliament of Latvia) that sets the legal framework, responsibilities and functions of state administrative bodies. It provides the legal framework of the operation of ministries, agencies and local administrative divisions.
This law covers:
• The scope of authority for government institutions
• Internal structure of state bodies
• Delegation of duties and legal responsibility
• Transparency, accountability, and public access to information

Key Principles of Latvia’s Public Administration Law
✅ Legality and Rule of Law
Every decision and action by a public institution must follow the law—no decisions can be made arbitrarily or beyond legal power.
📑 Efficiency and Responsibility
Administrative bodies must ensure decisions are made efficiently, based on merit, and that public funds are used responsibly.