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Ástríður Jónsdóttir from the {{HV-LI}} became the [[Mayor of Hverhöfn|Mayor]], winning 65.79% of the votes in the final round. The Liberals also emerged as the largest party in the City Council with nine seats, followed by the Greens with six. A new party, the Visionary Party, made its debut with five seats. Stefán Hrafnsson was elected as the [[City Ombudsman of Hverhöfn|City Ombudsman]].
Ástríður Jónsdóttir from the {{HV-LI}} became the [[Mayor of Hverhöfn|Mayor]], winning 65.79% of the votes in the final round. The Liberals also emerged as the largest party in the City Council with nine seats, followed by the Greens with six. A new party, the Visionary Party, made its debut with five seats. Stefán Hrafnsson was elected as the [[City Ombudsman of Hverhöfn|City Ombudsman]].
=== Members ===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Constituency
! Neighborhood
! Member
! rowspan="21" colspan="2" width="90"| Party
|-
| Frostvörður
| Algorími
|
| style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-VP}}
|-
| Ljósafoss
| Algorími
|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-LI}}
|-
| Tindurbyggð
| Algorími
|
| style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-VP}}
|-
| Huldufjörður
| Eilífð
|
| style="background:{{HV-CN/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-CN}}
|-
| Sagafljót
| Eilífð
|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-LI}}
|-
| Ísilundur
| Friðhöll
|
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-GR}}
|-
| Gulltoppur
| Friðhöll
|
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-GR}}
|-
| Vindás
| Heimili pláss
|
| style="background:{{HV-AL/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-AL}}
|-
| Skógarey
| Heimili pláss
|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-LI}}
|-
| Fjaraþorp
| Hórskehli
|
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-SL}}
|-
| Klettahöfn
| Hórskehli
|
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-SL}}
|-
| Snjóklettur
| Mímir kross
|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-LI}}
|-
| Árdalur
| Mímir kross
|
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-GR}}
|-
| Eldurheim
| Ströndin
|
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-GR}}
|-
| Norðurhaf
| Ströndin
|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-LI}}
|-
| Mávabyggð
| Ströndin
|
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-GR}}
|-
| Skjólborg
| Útflutningur
|
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-SL}}
|-
| Samfélag
| Útflutningur
|
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-SL}}
|-
| Hafnarbakkinn
| Valkyrjehöfn
|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-LI}}
|-
| Vetrarhjarta
| Valkyrjehöfn
|
| style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-SL}}
|-
| Sólberg
| Vesturbær
|
| style="background:{{HV-CP/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-CP}}
|-
| colspan="2" | At-large 1
|
| style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-VP}}
|-
| colspan="2" | At-large 2
|
| style="background:{{HV-CN/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-CN}}
|-
| colspan="2" | At-large 3
|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-LI}}
|-
| colspan="2" | At-large 4
|
| style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-VP}}
|-
| colspan="2" | At-large 5
|
| style="background:{{HV-GR/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-GR}}
|-
| colspan="2" | At-large 6
|
| style="background:{{HV-CP/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-CP}}
|-
| colspan="2" | At-large 7
|
| style="background:{{HV-VP/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-VP}}
|-
| colspan="2" | At-large 8
|
| style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-LI}}
|-
| colspan="2" | At-large 9
|
| style="background:{{HV-CP/meta/color}};"|
| {{HV-CP}}
|}


== Roles and responsibilities ==
== Roles and responsibilities ==

Revision as of 16:27, 11 January 2024

Hverhöfn City Council
Structure
Seats31
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Political groups
  Liberals (9)
  The Greens (6)
  Visionary Party (5)
  Social Democratic Party (5)
  Centre Party (3)
  Conservative Nationals (2)
  Alternative (1)

The Hverhöfn City Council is the legislative body of Hverhöfn, the capital and largest city of Hverland. The council plays a vital role in the governance and administration of the city, overseeing various sectors from urban development to healthcare. The Council is comprised of 31 members from various political affiliations.

Composition

The City Council consists of 31 elected members who serve four-year terms. The 2023 municipal election determined the current composition as follows:

Ástríður Jónsdóttir from the Liberals became the Mayor, winning 65.79% of the votes in the final round. The Liberals also emerged as the largest party in the City Council with nine seats, followed by the Greens with six. A new party, the Visionary Party, made its debut with five seats. Stefán Hrafnsson was elected as the City Ombudsman.

Members

Constituency Neighborhood Member Party
Frostvörður Algorími Visionary Party
Ljósafoss Algorími Liberals
Tindurbyggð Algorími Visionary Party
Huldufjörður Eilífð Conservative Nationals
Sagafljót Eilífð Liberals
Ísilundur Friðhöll The Greens
Gulltoppur Friðhöll The Greens
Vindás Heimili pláss Alternative
Skógarey Heimili pláss Liberals
Fjaraþorp Hórskehli Social Democratic Party
Klettahöfn Hórskehli Social Democratic Party
Snjóklettur Mímir kross Liberals
Árdalur Mímir kross The Greens
Eldurheim Ströndin The Greens
Norðurhaf Ströndin Liberals
Mávabyggð Ströndin The Greens
Skjólborg Útflutningur Social Democratic Party
Samfélag Útflutningur Social Democratic Party
Hafnarbakkinn Valkyrjehöfn Liberals
Vetrarhjarta Valkyrjehöfn Social Democratic Party
Sólberg Vesturbær Centre Party
At-large 1 Visionary Party
At-large 2 Conservative Nationals
At-large 3 Liberals
At-large 4 Visionary Party
At-large 5 The Greens
At-large 6 Centre Party
At-large 7 Visionary Party
At-large 8 Liberals
At-large 9 Centre Party

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:

  • Smart City Committee: Manages the integration of AI and digital technologies across urban services.
  • Health and Social Welfare Committee: Oversees public healthcare and social services.
  • Public Safety Committee: Deals with law enforcement and emergency services.
  • Education and Culture Committee: Manages public education, libraries, and cultural events.

Notable initiatives

The City Council has been instrumental in pioneering Hverhöfn as a "Smart City." AI-driven systems optimize traffic lights, monitor water supply, and enhance waste management. In healthcare, the council has facilitated the incorporation of AI-assisted diagnostics and patient monitoring systems.

See also