Esko Rautiainen, the municipal leader of Rääkkylä, has recently departed from his position amid discussions surrounding his conduct and communication style that had raised concerns among local representatives. According to Tapio Hämäläinen, the chairperson of the Rääkkylä municipal council, there was no direct communication between Rautiainen and trust representatives from the council, as he had a legal advisor manage the negotiations. These discussions led to a mutual agreement to resolve the issue amicably without further conflict, allowing the municipality to return to normal operations.

The departure was mediated by Matti Tolvanen, a former professor of criminal and procedural law, ensuring that the process was handled as smoothly as possible. Hämäläinen emphasized the importance of this conciliatory resolution for all parties involved, suggesting that it was a preferable outcome to having a more confrontational separation. With Rautiainen's exit, the council is now focused on normalizing their activities and beginning the search for a new municipal leader.

The establishment of a temporary committee at the end of last year marked the beginning of assessing the situation regarding Rautiainen's leadership. This committee was tasked with evaluating the grounds for the trust issues that had arisen around his leadership. The findings and discussions from this assessment will likely play a role in shaping future leadership decisions as the council moves forward after this significant change.