Hordaland County Council is responsible for county policies within the following fields: Secondary education, cultural affairs, communications, dental health, economic development and regional planning, including the development of the road system.
The County Council employs around 4,400 people with an annual budget of around 5,300 million NOK. (2009). 54,2 % is related to secondary education.
47 secondary schools (including branches) situated in various parts of the county have more than 17,000 pupils.
The council's income is derived principally from local taxes (51%), central government block grants (31%), earmarked central government grants and from certain services provided by the council. The level of income is to a large extent defined by the central government.
The County Strategy Plan draws up the aims and strategies for the development of the county.