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== History ==
== History ==
The office of the Superintendent of State was established upon Hverland's transition to a parliamentary democracy. Over the years, Superintendents have come from various political backgrounds, reflecting the diverse political landscape of Hverland. The office has consistently played a vital role in shaping the nation's direction, navigating challenges, and implementing changes.
The office of the Superintendent of State was established upon Hverland's transition to a parliamentary democracy. Over the years, Superintendents have come from various political backgrounds, reflecting the diverse political landscape of Hverland. The office has consistently played a vital role in shaping the nation's direction, navigating challenges, and implementing changes.
=== List of superintendents ===
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! rowspan="2"|No.
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! rowspan="2" width="250"| Name<br>{{small|(Birth–Death)}}
! colspan="3"| Term of office
! rowspan="2" width="65"| Elections
! rowspan="2" colspan="2" width="90"| Party
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! width="85"| {{small|Took office}}
! width="85"| {{small|Left office}}
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|24
| width="65"| [[File: Matti Vanhanen 2017 06.jpg | 100x100px]]
|  '''Freyr Arnarsson'''<br/>{{small|(1955–)}}
| class="nowrap"| {{smaller|4 February}}<br/>2008
| class="nowrap"| {{smaller|17 November}}<br/>2009
| style="font-size:95%;"| {{ayd|duration=on|2008|2|4|2009|11|17}}
| [[2008 Hverlandic election|2008]]
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| {{HV-SL}}
|-
|25
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|  '''Jónas Einarsson'''<br/>{{small|(1960–)}}
| class="nowrap"| {{smaller|17 November}}<br/>2009
| class="nowrap"| {{smaller|5 January}}<br/>2010
| style="font-size:95%;"| {{ayd|duration=on|2009|11|17|2010|1|5}}
| –
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-GR}}
|-
|26
| width="65"| [[File: Katri Kulmuni.jpg | 100x100px]]
|  '''Lilja Magnúsdóttir'''<br/>{{small|(1960–)}}
| class="nowrap"| {{smaller|19 June}}<br/>2011
| class="nowrap"| {{smaller|24 January}}<br/>2012
| style="font-size:95%;"| {{ayd|duration=on|2011|6|19|2012|1|24}}
| –
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-SL}}
|-
|27
| width="65"| [[File: Aino-Kaisa Pekonen vuonna 2019.jpg | 100x100px]]
|  '''Svava Óskarsdóttir'''<br/>{{small|(1982–)}}
| class="nowrap"| {{smaller|24 January}}<br/>2012
| class="nowrap"| {{smaller|22 January}}<br/>2022
| style="font-size:95%;"| {{ayd|duration=on|2012|1|24|2022|1|22}}
| [[2012 Hverlandic election|2012]]<br/>[[2018 Hverlandic election|2018]]
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-LI}}
|-
|28
|[[File:Anders-Adlercreutz-01 (cropped).jpg |100x100px]]
|'''[[Ólafur Stefánsson]]'''<br />{{small|(1971–)}}
| class="nowrap"|{{smaller|22 January}}<br />2022
| Incumbent
|{{ayd|duration=on|2022|1|22|||}}
| [[2022 Hverlandic election|2022]]
|style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
|{{HV-VP}}
|-
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== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 20:46, 10 September 2023

The Superintendent of State (Hverlandic: Ríkisofsi) is the head of government in the Nordic nation of Hverland. This office is responsible for the executive management of the state's affairs, implementing laws passed by the Fjallting (Hverland's national legislature), and providing leadership in domestic and foreign policy.

Roles and responsibilities

The Superintendent of State's responsibilities include managing the executive branch of government, coordinating the work of government departments, and representing Hverland in international affairs. This office also oversees the enforcement of laws passed by the Fjallting and directs the nation's public policy.

Additionally, the Superintendent of State proposes legislation, prepares the national budget, and appoints members to government offices and public agencies, including the Office for HverVision. They also hold the responsibility of maintaining order and security within the nation.

Election and term

The Superintendent of State is elected by the Fjallting from among its members for a four-year term. There is no term limit, allowing for re-election. The candidate must secure a majority vote in the Althing to assume office. In the event of a tie, a public vote is held.

Current Superintendent

As of 2023, the current Superintendent of State is Ólafur Stefánsson, a member of the Visionary Party. Ólafur has been a pivotal figure in Hverland's transition to the HverVision system, and his tenure has been marked by significant social and technological changes.

History

The office of the Superintendent of State was established upon Hverland's transition to a parliamentary democracy. Over the years, Superintendents have come from various political backgrounds, reflecting the diverse political landscape of Hverland. The office has consistently played a vital role in shaping the nation's direction, navigating challenges, and implementing changes.

List of superintendents

No. Portrait Name
(Birth–Death)
Term of office Elections Party
Took office Left office Duration
24 Matti Vanhanen 2017 06.jpg Freyr Arnarsson
(1955–)
4 February
2008
17 November
2009
1 year, 287 days 2008 Social Democratic Party
25 Puolustusministerin vaihdos valtioneuvostossa 5.1.2023 (cropped).jpg Jónas Einarsson
(1960–)
17 November
2009
5 January
2010
50 days The Greens
26 Katri Kulmuni.jpg Lilja Magnúsdóttir
(1960–)
19 June
2011
24 January
2012
220 days Social Democratic Party
27 Aino-Kaisa Pekonen vuonna 2019.jpg Svava Óskarsdóttir
(1982–)
24 January
2012
22 January
2022
9 years, 364 days 2012
2018
Liberals
28 Anders-Adlercreutz-01 (cropped).jpg Ólafur Stefánsson
(1971–)
22 January
2022
Incumbent 2 years, 273 days 2022 Visionary Party

See also