Medimurje County is the local (regional) self-government, carrying out tasks in the field of education, health and social welfare, spatial and urban planning, economic development, agriculture, tourism, transport and cultural institutions. It is funded from its own resources. The executive body is the Prefect who is elected for a term of four years, and executes the decisions taken by General Assembly, represents the interest of the county and its population. Internal organization consists of 5 departments which deal with various areas, important for the economic and social development of the county.