Municipal Council

General presentations

• 0703261 – Study permits and scholarships

  The proposal from the Human Resources Team of Hafnarfjörður Municipality regarding study leave was presented. The Head of Personnel explained the proposal.

  The Town Council approves the Human Resources Team's proposal, subject to the approval of the budget.

• 1210001 – Councils and committees, procedures and working practices

  The outcome of the presidential committee's review of the rules concerning the delegation of authority from the town council and the terms of reference for committees and boards was presented. The town council had tasked the committee with reviewing the rules at its meeting on 4 October. A memorandum from the Legal and Welfare Department of the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities was also presented on the matter. A legal counsel for public administration attended the meeting and went over the matter.

  Presented for information.

• Budget of the municipal fund and its enterprises 2012, Annex IV

  Annex IV to the 2012 budget was presented. The Financial Director attended the meeting and presented the annex.

  The Town Council refers the following proposal to the Municipal Council: “The Municipal Council of Hafnarfjörður approves the attached Annex IV to the 2012 budget of the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður.“

• 1207055 – Interim Statement 2012

  The Finance Manager presented the operating results of the municipal fund for January – September 2012.

  Presented for information.

• 1211138 – Christmas tree from Frederiksberg

  A communication from the Frederiksberg Town Council, dated 8 November 2012, is presented, announcing that Frederiksberg will, as usual, send a Christmas tree to the town of Hafnarfjörður. The residents are also wished a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

  The town council thanks for the gift and instructs the mayor to reply to the letter and convey its congratulations to Frederiksberg.

• 1112138 – Equality Policy 2012-2014

  The Equality Scheme for the Environment and Operations, from November 2012, was presented for information.

  Submitted.

• 1211149 – International Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims

  A email from the Association of Icelandic Municipalities, dated 13 November 2012, was presented, drawing attention to the fact that 18 November is the International Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims.

  Presented for information.

• 1208254 – Reykjanes, Geopark

  To consider the City of Hafnarfjörður's involvement in a geopark in the Reykjanes National Park, in light of the Culture and Tourism Committee's minutes of 2 October and 29 October.

  The town council welcomes the proposal and instructs the mayor to obtain further information. $line$

• 1210285 – Sorpa bs, 2013 operating plan and five-year operating plan 2013-2017

  The 2013-2017 operating plan for Sorpa, as approved by the Sorpa board on 29 October, was presented.

  Submitted.

• 1006286 – Environmental and resource policy.

  Taken as read.

  The Town Council makes no substantive comments, but points out that these matters will be dealt with securely in the review of the Town of Hafnarfjörður's governing statutes.

• 1201556 – Employment initiative project

  A report on discussions between the Ministry of Welfare, the Employment Service and local authorities regarding labour market measures for the group that, under current circumstances, will lose their entitlement to benefits in the coming months.

  Introduction.

Grants

• 1211013 – FEBH Travel Committee, grant application 2013

  A proposal from the FEBH Travel Committee, dated 31 October 2012, has been submitted, requesting a grant for a weekend trip in April or May 2013.

  The Town Council notes that the application deadline has passed and advises the applicant that, in accordance with its regulations, the next opportunity will be advertised by 15 February next year.

• 1211049 – Long live the countryside, grant application

  Application for a grant for the activities of Landsbyggðin lifi, dated 2 November 2012.

  The Town Council notes that the application deadline has passed and advises the applicant that, in accordance with its regulations, the next opportunity will be advertised by 15 February next year.

• 1210235 – Registration of riding trails - map viewer, grant application

  Taken again. $line$ A report from the Planning and Building Committee from its meeting on 13 November is presented.

  The town council instructs the mayor to raise the matter at the Forum of Local Authorities in the Capital Region.

• 1201181 – Council Committee Grants 2012

  Previously submitted grant applications are being processed.

  The Town Council approves the grant applications in accordance with the attached working document.

Minutes

• 1201183 – Strætó bs, minutes 2012

  The minutes of the Strætó bs. board meeting of 5 and 26 October were presented.

  Presented for information.

• 1201185 – Public Health Surveillance for the Hafnarfjörður and Kópavogur Area, Minutes 2012

  The minutes of the Health Surveillance Authority for the Hafnarfjörður and Kópavogur area, dated 29/10, were presented.

  Presented for information.

• 1210032F – Culture and Tourism Committee - 189

  The minutes of the Culture and Tourism Committee meeting of 29/10 were presented.

  Presented for information.