The Lower Saxony Towns and Municipalities Association (NSGB) is the central umbrella organization for towns, communes and integrated communities in Lower Saxony. The association speaks for more than 400 towns, communes and integrated communities in Lower Saxony. Their area covers 3/4 of the area of Lower Saxony with more than 3.4 million inhabitants. Over 15,000 out of 22,000 elected representatives represent the regional authorities mentioned.