Reykjavík City Council

Reykjavík City Council Borgarstjórn Reykjavíkur

Type
Type	Unicameral
Leadership
Mayor	Dagur B. Eggertsson (S) Since 16 June 2014
Structure
Seats	15

Political groups	Government (9) Social Democratic Alliance (5) Bright Future (2) Left-Green Movement (1) Pirate Party (1) Opposition (6) Independence Party (4) Progressive Party (2)
Elections
Last election	31 May 2014
Meeting place

Reykjavík City Hall Tjarnargata 11, Reykjavík
Website
www.reykjavik.is

Government (9)

Opposition (6)

The City Council is the governing body of the City of Reykjavík, composed of representatives elected by the inhabitants of the city. The council Municipality is responsible for enforcing the issues which that the State has delegated to local authorities.

City Council appoints a mayor and appoints committees under its authority responsible for the daily operations of the city. There are fifteen members of the council and elections are held during the Icelandic Municipal elections every four years. Meetings of the City Council take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

According to Article 8 of Icelandic municipal laws, the Reykjavík Council is in charge of legislation regarding city affairs and the financial budget for implementation of projects. The council appoints a mayor who serves as the chief executive of the Reykjavik city council.

Majority

Majority 11. June 2006 – 16. October 2007
Majority 24. January 2008 – 21. August 2008
Majority 21. August 2008 – 29. maí 2010

Majority 16. October 2006 – 24. January 2008
Majority 24. January 2008 – 21. August 2008

Majority 16. October 2006 – 24. January 2008

Majority 11. June 2006 – 16. October 2007
Majority 16. October 2006 – 24. January 2008
Majority 21. August 2008 – 29. maí 2010

Majority

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