Councils and committees

  1. Governance
  2. System of government

The town has various councils and committees. Their activities are diverse and vary by subject area, depending on whether they are composed of staff or residents.

Councils and committees

    Civil Defence Committee of the Capital Region

    Main members

    Name Role Address Political party
    Thorður Þórarinsson Mayor 35 Hávallagata
    Orri Björnsson Principal Representative 29 Kvistavellir Independence Party

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Stefán Már Gunnlaugsson Deputy representative Glitvöllum 19 The Social Democratic Party
    Jóhanna Guðrún Snæfeld Magnúsdóttir Deputy representative Regeneration

    Municipal Council

    Municipal Council

    Name Role Address Political party
    Orri Björnsson Chairman 29 Kvistavellir Independence Party
    Hildur Rós Guðbjargardóttir Deputy Chair Wave track 5 The Social Democratic Party
    Karólína Helga Símonardóttir Main person 5 Hlíðarbraut Regeneration
    Valdimar Víðisson Main person Brekkuási 7b Progress
    Einar Geir Þorsteinsson Main person North Wing 5 The Centre Party

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Árni Stefán Guðjónsson Substitute Elf Plate 18 Regeneration
    Árni Rúnar Þorvaldsson Substitute Stekkjarhvammi 5 The Social Democratic Party
    Kristín María Thoroddsen Substitute Burknabergi 4 Independence Party
    Kolbrún Magnúsdóttir Substitute Akurvöllum 2 Progress
    Böðvar Ingi Guðbjartsson Alternate Member Midday Gap 29 The Centre Party

    Supporting documents and links

    Multicultural Council

    Multicultural Council

    Name
    Anna Karen Svövudóttir
    Laura Cervera
    Aleksandra Julia Wegrzyniak
    Gundega Jaunlinina
    Sylwia Baginska

    Substitutes

    Name
    Kolbeinn Arnaldur Dalrymple
    Angelique Kelley
    Lukasz Michna
    Juliana Kalenikova

    Supporting documents and links

    Family advice

    Family advice

    Name Role Address Political party
    Árni Rúnar Þorvaldsson Chairman Stekkjarhvammi 5 The Social Democratic Party
    Margret Vala Marteinsdottir Deputy Chair 21b South Street Independence Party
    Hjördís Hlíðberg Principal Representative Erluás 2 Regeneration
    Lena Karen Andreasdóttir Principal Representative Kriauasi 47 The Centre Party
    Jóhanna Erla Guðjónsdóttir Principal Representative 10 Middle Ground Progress

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    C Amanda K. Ólafsdóttir Deputy representative Thrasarstræti 6 Regeneration
    Audur Brynjolfsdottir Deputy representative 23 Dvergholti The Social Democratic Party
    Örn Geirsson Deputy representative Skipalóni 7 Independence Party
    Petrea Ómarsdóttir Deputy representative Völuskarð 15b Progress
    Vilhjálmur Skúli Steinarsson Deputy representative 8 Southbrae The Centre Party

    Supporting documents and links

    Presidential Commission

    Comprising the President of the Town Council together with the Vice-Presidents, pursuant to item 17 of section A of article 39 of the Municipal Constitution of Hafnarfjörður.

    Name Role Address Political party
    Árni Stefán Guðjónsson President Elf Plate 18 Regeneration
    Valdimar Víðisson First Vice President Brekkuási 7b Progress
    Árni Rúnar Þorvaldsson 2nd Vice President Stekkjarhvammi 5 The Social Democratic Party
    Kristín María Thoroddsen Spokesperson Burknabergi 4 Independence Party
    Einar Geir Þorsteinsson Spokesperson North Wing 5 The Centre Party

    Supporting documents and links

    Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Clerks

    Mayor of the Town Council

    Name Role Address Political party
    Árni Stefán Guðjónsson Mayor of the Town Council Elf Plate 18 Regeneration
    Valdimar Víðisson 1. Vice President Brekkuási 7b Progress
    Árni Rúnar Þorvaldsson 2. Vice President Stekkjarhvammi 5 The Social Democratic Party
    Kristín María Thoroddsen Auditor Burknabergi 4 Independence Party
    Einar Geir Þorsteinsson Auditor North Wing 5 The Centre Party

    Writers

    Name Role Address Political party
    Kristín María Thoroddsen Secretary Burknabergi 4 Independence Party
    Árni Rúnar Árnason Secretary Birkihlíð 2a Progress

    Deputy Secretaries

    Name Role Address Political party
    Árni Rúnar Þorvaldsson Deputy Secretary Stekkjarhvammi 5 The Social Democratic Party
    Einar Geir Þorsteinsson Deputy Secretary North Wing 5 The Centre Party

    Education Council

    Education Council

    Name Role Address Political party
    Kristín María Thoroddsen Chairman Burknabergi 4 Independence Party
    Árni Stefán Guðjónsson Deputy Chair Elf Plate 18 Regeneration
    Elín Anna Baldursdóttir Principal Representative Blikaás 11 The Social Democratic Party
    Kolbrún Magnúsdóttir Principal Representative Akurvöllum 2 Progress
    Eva Rún Helgadóttir Principal Representative 8 Southbrae The Centre Party

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Aron Eydal Sigurðsson Deputy representative Bæjarholti 1 Regeneration
    Óskar Steinn Jónínuson Ómarsson Deputy representative Church Road 11B The Social Democratic Party
    Kristjana Ósk Jónsdóttir Deputy representative South Quay 5 Independence Party
    Alexander Árnason Deputy representative 10 Highholt Progress
    Einar Geir Þorsteinsson Deputy representative North Wing 5 The Centre Party

    Supporting documents and links

    Harbour Board

    Harbour Board

    Name Role Address Political party
    Viktor Pétur Finnson Chairman 52 Lækjarberg Independence Party
    Jón Grétar Þórsson Deputy Chair Elf Age 82 The Social Democratic Party
    Sigrún Jónsdóttir Principal Representative 9a North Bank Regeneration
    Gudmundur Fylkisson Principal Representative Móabarði 20 Progress
    Thorður Hugo Björnsson Principal Representative Sævangur 51 The Centre Party

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Thröstur Valmundsson Söring Deputy representative Álfabergi 28 Regeneration
    Kristjana Ósk Jónsdóttir Deputy representative South Quay 5 Independence Party
    Árni Freyr Ársælsson Deputy representative Staðarhvammur 21 The Social Democratic Party
    Garðar Smári Gunnarsson Deputy representative Kirkjuvöllum 7 Progress
    Böðvar Ingi Guðbjartsson Deputy representative Midday Gap 29 The Centre Party

    Health Board of Hafnarfjörður and Kópavogur

    Health Committee

    Name Role Address Political party
    Thórey S. Þórisdóttir Principal Representative Turf Barrow 9 Regeneration

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Sigrid Foss Substitute Arnarhraun 40 The Social Democratic Party

    Purchasing Council

    Main members

    Name Role Address Political party
    Kristín María Thoroddsen Chairman Burknabergi 4 Independence Party
    Tryggvi Harðarsson - Dragon Pits 18 The Social Democratic Party
    Ingvar Kristinsson - Stuðlaberg 4 Progress

    Supporting documents and links

    Sports and Leisure Committee

    Sports and Leisure Committee

    Name Role Address Political party
    Júlíus Andri Þórðarson Principal Representative Lindarberg 6 Regeneration
    Hekla Sóley Arnarsdóttir Principal Representative 2 Moonstone Path The Social Democratic Party
    Oddný Helga Einarsdóttir Principal Representative Lindarberg 64 Progress

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Jóhanna Ósk Maríudóttir Nielsen Deputy representative Ring Road 1 The Social Democratic Party
    Bragi Hinrik Magnússon Deputy representative Hólar Avenue 4A Regeneration
    Elísabet Rós Birgisdóttir Deputy representative Dragon Pits 63 Progress

    Observers

    Name Role Address Political party
    Stefán Sveinn Gunnarsson Auditor Burknavellir 19 The Centre Party
    Kristjana Ósk Jónsdóttir Auditor South Quay 5 Independence Party

    Alternate Deputies

    Name Role Address Political party
    Júlíus Freyr Bjarnason Alternate Member Traðarberg 27 Independence Party
    Kristín Þóra L. Reynisdóttir Alternate Member North Wing 5 The Centre Party

    Supporting documents and links

    Election authority for parliamentary and local elections

    Election Commission

    Name Role Address Political party
    Thordis Bjarnardottir Principal Representative 49b Hjallabraut Independence Party
    Helena Mjöll Jóhannsdóttir Principal Representative 29b East Street The Social Democratic Party
    Hildur Helga Gísladóttir Principal Representative Klausturhvammi 15 Progress

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Kolbrún Lára Kjartansdóttir Deputy representative Arnarhrauni 21 The Social Democratic Party
    Audun Arnorsson Deputy representative Kelduhvammi 9 Regeneration
    Kristján Rafn Heiðarsson Deputy representative Klausturhvammi 15 Progress

    Culture and Tourism Committee

    Culture and Tourism Committee

    Name Role Address Political party
    Godbjörg Oddný Jónasdóttir Principal Representative North Bank 11c Independence Party
    Sigurður Þ. Ragnarsson Principal Representative Eskivöllum 5 The Social Democratic Party
    Alexander Árnason Principal Representative 10 Highholt Progress

    Observers

    Name Role Address Political party
    Kristín Þóra L. Reynisdóttir Auditor North Wing 5 The Centre Party
    Steinar Bragi Sigurjónsson Auditor Norðurvangur 40 Regeneration

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Birkir Snær Brynleifsson Deputy representative North Wing 25 Independence Party
    Ragnar Már Jónsson Deputy representative Thrush Route 39 The Social Democratic Party
    Ásdís Jóhannesdóttir Deputy representative 12 South Square Progress

    Alternate Deputies

    Name Role Address Political party
    Sigurður Orri Kristjánsson, Alternate Member 49b Hjallabraut Regeneration
    Stefán Sveinn Gunnarsson Alternate Member Burknavellir 19 The Centre Party

    Supporting documents and links

    Consultative Group on the Affairs of Disabled People

    Main members

    Name Role Political party
    Linda Hrönn Þórisdóttir Chairman Progress
    Kristjana Ósk Jónsdóttir Deputy Chair Independence Party
    Alexander Harðarson - The Social Democratic Party
    Thorarinn Thorhallsson Disabled People's Association of Iceland
    Egill Fjeldsted Disabled People's Association of Iceland
    Olafur Örn Karlsson Disabled People's Association of Iceland
    Eyrún Birta Þrastardóttir Developmental aid
    Dalrós Ólafsdóttir Developmental aid

    Substitutes

    Name Role Political party

    Disabled People's Association of Iceland     		-

    Supporting documents and links

    Co-operative Committee of Ski Areas hbs.

    Main person

    Name Role Address Political party
    Kristín María Thoroddsen Principal Representative Burknabergi 4 Independence Party

    Substitute

    Name Role Address Political party
    Oli Örn Eiríksson Deputy representative Hverfisgata 52B Regeneration

    Planning and Building Council

    Planning and Building Council

    Name Role Address Political party
    Karólína Helga Símonardóttir Chairman 5 Hlíðarbraut Regeneration
    Godbjörg Oddný Jónasdóttir Deputy Chair North Bank 11c Independence Party
    Stefán Már Gunnlaugsson Principal Representative Glitvöllum 19 The Social Democratic Party
    Stefán Már Víðisson Principal Representative 149 Middle Ground Progress
    Böðvar Ingi Guðbjartsson Principal Representative Midday Gap 29 The Centre Party

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Sigurjón Ingvason Deputy representative 70 South Street Regeneration
    Hrund Biering Valsdóttir Deputy representative Staðarhvammur 19 The Social Democratic Party
    Einar Páll Þorgilsson Mathiesen, Deputy representative Breidvangur 24 Independence Party
    Árni Rúnar Árnason Deputy representative Birkihlíð 2a Progress
    Arnhildur Ásdís Kolbeins Deputy representative Gauksás 57 The Centre Party

    Supporting documents and links

    Flensborg School Board – Representatives of the City of Hafnarfjörður

    Main members

    Name Role Address Political party
    Snædís Ögn Flosadóttir 71 Strand Street
    Ingvar Viktorsson 15 Svöluhrauni

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Júlíus Freyr Bjarnason Traðarberg 27 Independence Party
    Anna Kristín Jóhannesdóttir Dragon Fields 18

    Destination Strategy Board

    Destination Strategy Board

    Name Role Address Political party
    Kristinn Andersen Principal Representative 42 East Street Independence Party
    Sigrún Sverrisdóttir Principal Representative Hamrabyggð 9 The Social Democratic Party

    Policy Council of the Municipalities' Association

    Policy Council of the Municipalities' Association

    Name Role Address Political party
    Thorður Þórarinsson Mayor 35 Hávallagata
    Karólina Helga Símonardóttir Principal Representative 5 Hlíðarbraut Regeneration
    Kolbrún Magnúsdóttir Principal Representative Akurvöllum 2 Progress

    The Board of Hafnarborg

    The Board of Hafnarborg

    Name Role Address Political party
    Thorður Þórarinsson Mayor 35 Hávallagata
    Karitas Möller Principal Representative Tjarnarbraut 17 Regeneration
    Ragnar Thor Reynisson Principal Representative Engjavöllum 5a Progress

    Supporting documents and links

    Board of Marketing Office of Hafnarfjörður

    Board of Marketing Office of Hafnarfjörður

    Name Role Address Political party
    Bjarni Lúðvíksson Principal Representative Blómavellir 7 Independence Party
    Linda Hrönn Þórisdóttir Principal Representative Lækjarhvammi 10 Progress
    Helga Thóra Eiðsdóttir Principal Representative Thrastarlasi 9 The Social Democratic Party

    Substitute

    Name Role Address Political party
    Júlíus Sigurjónsson Deputy representative South Stand 2 Progress

    The Board of Reykjanes Folk Park

    Main members

    Name Role Address Political party
    Gísli Sveinbergsson Principal Representative Skipalóni 5B Progress

    Board of the Capital Region Fire and Rescue Service Ltd.

    Main person

    Name Role Address Political party
    Thorður Þórarinsson Mayor 35 Hávallagata

    Substitute

    Name Role Address Political party
    Orri Björnsson Deputy representative 29 Kvistavellir Independence Party

    Board of Directors of SORPA bs.

    Main person

    Name Role Address Political party
    Viktor Pétur Finnson Principal Representative 52 Lækjarberg Independence Party

    Substitute

    Name Role Address Political party
    Hildur Rós Guðbjargardóttir Deputy representative Wave track 5 The Social Democratic Party

    SSH Board

    SSH Representative Council

    Name Role Address Political party
    Thorður Þórarinsson Mayor 35 Hávallagata
    Orri Björnsson Deputy representative 29 Kvistavellir Independence Party

    The Board of Strætó bs.

    Main person

    Name Role Address Political party
    Kristín María Thoroddsen Principal Representative Burknabergi 4 Independence Party

    Substitute

    Name Role Address Political party
    Karólina Helga Símonardóttir Deputy representative 5 Hlíðarbraut Regeneration

    Regional Planning Committee of the HBS.

    Regional Planning Committee of the HBS.

    Name Role Address Political party
    Karólina Helga Símonardóttir Principal Representative 5 Hlíðarbraut Regeneration
    Stefán Már Víðisson Principal Representative 149 Middle Ground Progress

    Alternate representatives

    Name Role Address Political party
    Godbjörg Oddný Jónasdóttir Deputy representative North Bank 11c Independence Party
    Árni Rúnar Árnason Deputy representative Birkihlíð 2a Progress

    Environment and Executive Council

    Main members

    Name Role Address Political party
    Hildur Rós Guðbjargardóttir Chairman Wave track 5 The Social Democratic Party
    Oli Örn Eiríksson Deputy Chair Hverfisgata 52B Regeneration
    Helga Björg Loftsdóttir Principal Representative Dragon Pits 45 Independence Party
    Árni Rúnar Árnason Principal Representative Birkihlíð 2a Progress
    Arnhildur Ásdís Kolbeins Principal Representative Gauksás 57 The Centre Party

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Björn Sighvatsson Deputy representative Fögrukinn 15 Regeneration
    Margret Lilja Pálsdóttir Deputy representative Álfholt 34a The Social Democratic Party
    Júlíus Freyr Bjarnason Deputy representative Traðarberg 27 Independence Party
    Ragnar Thor Reynisson Deputy representative Engjavöllum 5a Progress
    Stefán Sveinn Gunnarsson Deputy representative Burknavellir 19 The Centre Party

    Supporting documents and links

    Youth Council

    Name Role
    Rakel Sunna Magnúsdóttir Vidistaðaskóli
    Lilja Bergrós Kristjánsdóttir Vidistaðaskóli
    Helgi Rafn Egilsson School of Medicine
    Unnar Ómar Viggóson School of Medicine
    Elísa Ósk Hermundardóttir Now
    Oddvör Skorastein Now
    Isabela Líf Vilhjálmsdóttir Setberg School
    Karólína Bríet Arelakis Setberg School
    Arna Björk Rafnsdóttir Áslandsskóli
    Anna Sigríður Magnúsdóttir Áslandsskóli
    Thórey Ylfa Atladóttir Hraunvallar School
    Steinunn Björk Gunnarsdóttir Hraunvallaskóli
    Elísa Axelsdóttir Hvaleyrarskóli
    Elisabet Benný Kristófersdóttir Hvaleyrarskóli
    Fjóla Huld Daðadóttir Öldutúnsskóli
    Sindri Dan Vignisson Flensburg
    Svala Eyjólfsdóttir Staff
    Thorunn Thorarinsdottir Staff

    Council of Elders

    Main members

    Name Role Political party
    Valgerður Sigurðardóttir
    Nominated by the Pensioners' Association     		Chairman
    Thorarinn Thorhallsson Deputy Chair
    Guðlaug Steinsdóttir
    Nominated by the Capital Area Health Service     		Nominated by the Capital Area Health Service
    Gylfi Ingvarsson
    Nominated by the Pensioners' Association     		Nominated by the Pensioners' Association
    Helga Ragnheiður Stefánsdóttir Independence Party
    Valgerður M. Guðmundsóttir The Social Democratic Party
    Thordis Bakkmann Kristinsdottir
    Nominated by the Pensioners' Association     		Nominated by the Pensioners' Association
    Herdís Hjörleifsdóttir Secretary