Hverhöfn City Council

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Hverhöfn City Council

Býráð hverhöfnar
Leadership
Chairperson
Unnsteinn Aðalsteinsundr, Liberals
Structure
Seats31
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Political groups
  Liberals (8)
  The Greens (6)
  Social Democratic Party (5)
  Visionary Party (4)
  Centre Party (3)
  Urban Progressives (2)
  Conservative Nationals (2)
  Alternative (1)

The Hverhöfn City Council (Hverlandic: Býráð hverhöfnar) is the legislative body of Hverhöfn, the capital and largest city of Hverland. The council is responsible for passing laws, ordinances, and resolutions that govern the city. It is composed of 31 members who are elected by the residents of Hverhöfn to serve four-year terms. The council meets to discuss and vote on various issues affecting the city, including budget allocations, zoning regulations, and public services.

Composition

The City Council consists of 31 elected members who serve four-year terms. Members are elected to a four-year term in parallel voting, with 22 members elected in single-seat constituencies and 9 members elected by proportional representation. The voting in the elections is open to all citizens of Hverhöfn who are at least 18 years old.

The 2023 municipal election determined the current composition as follows:

Mayor

The Mayor is elected separately from the City Council and serves as the head of the executive branch of the city government. The Mayor is responsible for implementing the policies and decisions of the City Council, overseeing city departments, and representing the city in external matters. The Mayor often attends City Council meetings but does not have a vote unless there is a tie.

Ástríður Jónsdotra from the Liberals became the Mayor in 2023, winning 65.79% of the votes in the final round.

Members

Constituency Neighborhood Member Party Committee assignment
Frostvörður Algorími Bjorn Eldursundr Visionary Party Climate and Infrastructure
Ljósafoss Algorími Astrid Fjalladotra Liberals Climate and Infrastructure (Vice Chair)
Tindurbyggð Algorími Jotunn Folkasundr Visionary Party Smart City (Vice Chair)
Huldufjörður Eilífð Adrian Hlothversundr Conservative Nationals Public Safety (Vice Chair)
Sagafljót Eilífð Gudrun Huldasdóttir Liberals Administration Oversight (Chair)
Ísilundur Friðhöll Einfrithur Sigmundsdotra The Greens Business, Housing & Zoning
Gulltoppur Friðhöll Myr Thorleifsdotra The Greens Health and Social Welfare (Chair)
Vindás Heimili pláss Jakub Kowalski Alternative Education and Culture
Skógarey Heimili pláss Bergthor Valbjornsundr Liberals Business, Housing & Zoning (Chair)
Þróun Heimili pláss Unnsteinn Athalsteinsundr Liberals Smart City
Fjaraþorp Hórskehli Arja Maronsdotra Social Democratic Party Business, Housing & Zoning
Klettahöfn Hórskehli Nils-Aslak Valkeapää Social Democratic Party Health and Social Welfare
Snjóklettur Mímir kross Gyrthir Valasundr Liberals Education and Culture (Chair)
Árdalur Mímir kross Bibi Vikarsdotra The Greens Education and Culture
Eldurheim Ströndin Olga Himinljomadotra The Greens Public Safety
Norðurhaf Ströndin Vagn Dyasundr Liberals Health and Social Welfare (Vice Chair)
Mávabyggð Ströndin Theresa Bergthorsdotra The Greens Climate and Infrastructure (Chair)
Skjólborg Útflutningur Frithmundur Tonnasundr Social Democratic Party Public Safety (Chair)
Samfélag Útflutningur Merkur Hamarsson Social Democratic Party Climate and Infrastructure
Hafnarbakkinn Valkyrjehöfn Astvin Kjarsundr Liberals Climate and Infrastructure
Vetrarhjarta Valkyrjehöfn Tiibor Olafsundr Social Democratic Party Smart City (Chair)
Sólberg Vesturbær Dolli Hafthorsundr Centre Party Business, Housing & Zoning (Vice Chair)
At-large 1 Daggeir Hallssundr Visionary Party Health and Social Welfare
At-large 2 Alexei Ivanov Conservative Nationals Education and Culture
At-large 3 Otur Reinhartsundr Liberals Public Safety
At-large 4 Vebjørn Asper Urban Progressives Business, Housing & Zoning
At-large 5 Mateusz Wójcik The Greens Administration Oversight (Vice Chair)
At-large 6 Asolfur Geirolfsundr Centre Party Public Safety
At-large 7 Gudrun Huldasdotra Visionary Party Education and Culture (Vice Chair)
At-large 8 Thjothbjorg Starradotra Urban Progressives Health and Social Welfare
At-large 9 Ylfa Geiravorsdotra Centre Party Administration Oversight

Roles and responsibilities

The primary roles of the City Council include:

  • Legislation: Enacting laws, ordinances, and resolutions that govern the city.
  • Budgeting: Drafting and approving the city’s annual budget.
  • Oversight: Monitoring the implementation of policies and holding the executive branch accountable.
  • Public services: Ensuring the delivery of efficient public services, from waste management to education.
  • Strategic planning: Long-term planning aimed at sustainable development, in areas like housing, transportation, and healthcare.

Committees

Several committees are established to focus on specific areas, including:

Committee Function Chair Vice Chair Members
Smart City Manages the integration of AI and digital technologies across urban services. Tíbor Olafsundr Jötunn Fólkasundr 3
Health and Social Welfare Oversees public healthcare and social services. Mýr Þorleifsdotra Vagn Dýrasundr 5
Public Safety Deals with law enforcement and emergency services. Friðmundur Tonnasundr Adrían Hlöðversuntr 5
Education and Culture Manages public education, libraries, and cultural events. Gyrðir Válasundr Gudrun Huldasdotra 5
Administration Oversight Oversees the city's governance and identifies inefficient use of taxpayer money. Gudrun Huldasdotra Mateusz Wójcik 3
Climate and Infrastructure Addresses climate adaptation, public works, transportation, and utilities. Theresa Bergþórsdotra Astrid Fjalladotra 5
Business, Housing & Zoning Focuses on economic development, housing policies, and urban planning. Bergþór Valbjörnsundr Dolli Hafþórssundr 5

Meetings

The City Council meets regularly in the Hverhöfn Municipal Building (Býráðshús hverhöfnar) to conduct business. Meetings are open to the public.

The full council typically meets twice a month, with additional meetings scheduled as needed. Meetings are presided over by the Mayor or a designated council member. The agenda for each meeting is set in advance and includes items such as public hearings, committee reports, and votes on proposed legislation.

The council agenda is managed on the city's legislative information management system (löggjafarupplýsingakerfi), which provides access to meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, and other relevant documents. Residents can also submit comments and feedback on proposed legislation through the system.

Notable initiatives

The City Council has implemented several notable initiatives in recent years to improve the quality of life for residents and promote sustainable development. Some of these initiatives include:

  • The Green Streets Project (Grænir götur verkefnið) to increase green spaces and pedestrian-friendly areas in the city.
  • The Affordable Housing Program (Háðbyrgðar húsnæðisáætlun) to address the housing affordability crisis in Hverhöfn.
  • Smart City Hverhöfn (Snjallborg hverhöfn) to integrate technology and data-driven solutions to enhance city services and infrastructure.
  • Technology and Innovation Hub (Tækni- og nýsköpunar miðstöð) to support startups and entrepreneurs in Hverhöfn.

See also