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
    Valdimar Víðisson Mayor Brekkuási 7b Progress
    Orri Björnsson Principal Representative Kvistavellir 29d Independence Party

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Gudmundur Fylkisson Deputy representative Móabarði 20 Progress
    Kristinn Andersen Deputy representative 42 East Street Independence Party

    Municipal Council

    Municipal Council

    Name Role Address Political party
    Margret Vala Marteinsdottir Deputy Chair 21b South Street Progress
    Orri Björnsson Chairman Kvistavellir 29d Independence Party
    Gudmundur Árni Stefánsson Main person North Bank 11c The Social Democratic Party
    Árni Rúnar Þorvaldsson Main person Stekkjahvammi 5 The Social Democratic Party
    Jón Ingi Hákonarson Auditor 5 Nonnustíg Regeneration
    Kristinn Andersen Main person 42 East Street Independence Party

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Valdimar Víðisson Substitute Brekkuási 7b Progress
    Kristín María Thoroddsen Substitute Burknabergi 4 Independence Party
    Stefán Már Gunnlaugsson Substitute Glitvöllum 19 The Social Democratic Party
    Hildur Rós Guðbjargardóttir Substitute Wave track 5 The Social Democratic Party
    Karólína Helga Símónardóttir Alternate Member 5 Hlíðarbraut Regeneration

    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
    Margret Vala Marteinsdottir Chairman 21b South Street Progress
    Helga Ingólfsdóttir Deputy Chair 26 Brekkugata Independence Party
    Jóhanna Erla Guðjónsdóttir Principal Representative 10 Middle Ground Progress
    Árni Rúnar Þorvaldsson Principal Representative Stekkjahvammi 5 The Social Democratic Party
    Audur Brynjolfsdottir Principal Representative 23 Dvergholti The Social Democratic Party
    Árni Stefán Guðjónsson Auditor 10 Öldutún Regeneration

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Alexander Árnason Deputy representative 10 Highholt Progress
    Elsa Dóra Grétarsdóttir Deputy representative 32 Herjólfsgata Independence Party
    Selma Hafsteinsdóttir Deputy representative Breiðvangur 40 Progress
    Óskar Steinn Jónínuson Ómarsson Deputy representative Church Road 11B The Social Democratic Party
    Snædís Helma Harðardóttir Deputy representative Arnarhrauni 8 The Social Democratic Party
    Jon Petur Gunnarsson Alternate Member Heiðvangur 20 Regeneration

    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
    Kristinn Andersen President 42 East Street Independence Party
    Árni Rúnar Þorvaldsson First Vice President Stekkjahvammi 5 The Social Democratic Party
    Valdimar Víðisson 2nd Vice President Brekkuási 7b Progress
    Jón Ingi Hákonarson Spokesperson 5 Nonnustíg Regeneration

    Supporting documents and links

    Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Clerks

    Mayor of the Town Council

    Name Role Address Political party
    Kristinn Andersen Mayor of the Town Council 42 East Street Independence Party
    Árni Rúnar Þorvaldsson 1. Vice President Stekkjahvammi 5 The Social Democratic Party
    Margret Vala Marteinsdottir 2. Vice President 21b South Street Progress
    Jón Ingi Hákonarson Auditor 5 Nonnustíg Regeneration

    Writers

    Name Role Address Political party
    Kristín María Thoroddsen Secretary Burknabergi 4 Independence Party
    Stefán Már Gunnlaugsson Secretary Glitvöllum 19 The Social Democratic Party

    Deputy Secretaries

    Name Role Address Political party
    Margret Vala Marteinsdottir Deputy Secretary 21b South Street Progress
    Hildur Rós Guðbjargardóttir Deputy Secretary Wave track 5 The Social Democratic Party

    Education Council

    Education Council

    Name Role Address Political party
    Kristín María Thoroddsen Chairman Burknabergi 4 Independence Party
    Maria Jonný Sæmundsdóttir Deputy Chair Laufvangur 5 Progress
    Hilmar Ingimundarsson Principal Representative Svöluási 2 Independence Party
    Kolbrún Lára Kjartansdóttir Principal Representative Arnarhrauni 21 The Social Democratic Party
    Elín Anna Baldursdóttir Principal Representative Blikaás 11 The Social Democratic Party
    Karólína Helga Símónardóttir Auditor 5 Hlíðarbraut Regeneration

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Thelma Þorbergsdóttir Deputy representative 26 Kvistavellir Independence Party
    Margret Vala Marteinsdottir Deputy representative 21b South Street Progress
    Lára Árnadóttir Deputy representative Furuvöllum 26 Independence Party
    Margret Hildur Gudmundsdottir Deputy representative 61 Hverfisgata The Social Democratic Party
    Dagbjört Harðardóttir Deputy representative Stuðlabergi 38 The Social Democratic Party
    Júlíus Andri Þórðarson Alternate Member Lindarberg 6 Regeneration

    Supporting documents and links

    Harbour Board

    Harbour Board

    Name Role Address Political party
    Gudmundur Fylkisson Chairman Móabarði 20 Progress
    Kristín María Thoroddsen Deputy Chair Burknabergi 4 Independence Party
    Garðar Smári Gunnarsson Principal Representative Kirkjuvöllum 7 Progress
    Jón Grétar Þórsson Principal Representative Elf Age 82 The Social Democratic Party
    Tryggvi Rafnsson Principal Representative Elf Age 78 The Social Democratic Party
    Sigrún Jónsdóttir Auditor 9a North Bank Regeneration

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Magnús Ægir Magnússon Deputy representative Staðarhvammur 9 Independence Party
    Margret Vala Marteinsdottir Deputy representative 21b South Street Progress
    Bjarney Grendal Jóhannesdóttir Deputy representative 107 Middle Ground Progress
    Gylfi Ingvarsson Deputy representative 5 Gardarvegur The Social Democratic Party
    Helena Mjöll Jóhannsdóttir Deputy representative 29b East Street The Social Democratic Party
    Lilja G. Karlsdóttir Deputy Observer 36 Fjóluási Regeneration

    Health Board of Hafnarfjörður and Kópavogur

    Health Committee

    Name Role Address Political party
    Linda Hrönn Þórisdóttir Principal Representative Lækjarhvammi 10 Progress

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Thorður Heimir Sveinsson Substitute 34 Lækjarberg Independence 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
    Kristjana Ósk Jónsdóttir Principal Representative Heiðvangur 58 Independence Party
    Erlingur Ö. Árnason Principal Representative 5 South Hill Progress
    Sigurður P. Sigmundsson Principal Representative Fjóluhlíð 14 The Social Democratic Party
    Júlíus Andri Þórðarson Auditor Lindarberg 6 Regeneration

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Diana Björk Olsen Deputy representative 13 Nonnustíg Independence Party
    Ómar Freyr Rafnsson Deputy representative Fagrahvammi 2b Progress
    Árni Þór Finnsson Deputy representative 15 South Bank The Social Democratic Party

    Alternate representatives

    Name Role Address Political party
    Helga Björg Jóhönnu Arnardóttir Alternate Member 10 Öldutún Regeneration

    Supporting documents and links

    Election authority for parliamentary and local elections

    Election Commission

    Name Role Address Political party
    Thordis Bjarnardottir Principal Representative Heiðvangur 80
    Hildur Helga Gísladóttir Principal Representative Klausturhvammi 15 Progress
    Helena Mjöll Jóhannsdóttir Principal Representative 29b East Street The Social Democratic Party

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Thorður Heimir Sveinsson Deputy representative 34 Lækjarberg Independence Party
    Kristján Rafn Heiðarsson Deputy representative Klausturhvammi 15 Progress
    Ófeigur Friðriksson Deputy representative Bröttukinn 24 The Social Democratic Party

    Culture and Tourism Committee

    Culture and Tourism Committee

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

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Hugi Halldórsson Deputy representative Clock Rock 6 Independence Party
    Margret Vala Marteinsdottir Deputy representative 21b South Street Progress
    Sigrid Foss Deputy representative Arnarhraun 40 The Social Democratic Party

    Alternate representatives

    Name Role Address Political party
    Rebekka Rós Rósenberg Harðardóttir Alternate Member Eiinivellir 1 Regeneration

    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
    Jóhanna Erla Guðjónsdóttir Deputy representative 10 Middle Ground Progress

    Planning and Building Council

    Planning and Building Council

    Name Role Address Political party
    Orri Björnsson Chairman Kvistavellir 29d Independence Party
    Árni Rúnar Árnason Deputy Chair Birkihlíð 2a Progress
    Lovísa Björg Traustadóttir Principal Representative Spóási 24 Independence Party
    Stefán Már Gunnlaugsson Principal Representative Glitvöllum 19 The Social Democratic Party
    Guðrún Lísa Sigurðardóttir Principal Representative Skipalóni 26 The Social Democratic Party
    Sigurjón Ingvason Spokesperson 70 South Street Regeneration

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Viktor Pétur Finnson Deputy representative 52 Lækjarberg Independence Party
    Gísli Sveinbergsson Deputy representative Skipalóni 5B Progress
    Birna Lárusdóttir Deputy representative Brekkuási 29 Independence Party
    August Arnar Thráinsson Deputy representative 12 Laufvang The Social Democratic Party
    Hrund Biering Valsdóttir Deputy representative Staðarhvammur 19 The Social Democratic Party
    Jón Ingi Hákonarson Alternate Member 5 Nonnustíg Regeneration

    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
    Valdimar Víðisson Mayor Brekkuási 7b Progress
    Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir Principal Representative Church Road 7 Independence Party
    Árni Rúnar Þorvaldsson Principal Representative Stekkjahvammi 5 The Social Democratic Party

    The Board of Hafnarborg

    The Board of Hafnarborg

    Name Role Address Political party
    Valdimar Víðisson Mayor Brekkuási 7b Progress
    Peter Gautas Svavarsson Principal Representative Arnarhrauni 27 Independence Party
    Margret Hildur Gudmundsdottir Principal Representative 61 Hverfisgata The Social Democratic Party

    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
    Valdimar Víðisson Mayor Brekkuási 7b Progress

    Substitute

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

    Board of Directors of SORPA bs.

    Main person

    Name Role Address Political party
    Valdimar Víðisson Principal Representative Brekkuási 7b Progress

    Substitute

    Name Role Address Political party
    Kristinn Andersen Deputy representative 42 East Street Independence Party

    SSH Board

    SSH Representative Council

    Name Role Address Political party
    Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir Mayor Church Road 7 Independence Party
    Valdimar Víðisson Deputy representative Brekkuási 7b Progress

    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
    Margret Vala Marteinsdottir Deputy representative 21b South Street Progress

    Regional Planning Committee of the HBS.

    Regional Planning Committee of the HBS.

    Name Role Address Political party
    Orri Björnsson Principal Representative Kvistavellir 29d Independence Party
    Stefán Már Gunnlaugsson Principal Representative Glitvöllum 19 The Social Democratic Party

    Alternate representatives

    Name Role Address Political party
    Lovísa Björg Traustadóttir Deputy representative Spóási 24 Independence Party
    Guðrún Lísa Sigurðardóttir Deputy representative Skipalóni 26 The Social Democratic Party

    Environment and Executive Council

    Main members

    Name Role Address Political party
    Godbjörg Oddný Jónasdóttir Chairman North Bank 11c Independence Party
    Árni Rúnar Árnason Deputy Chair Birkihlíð 2a Progress
    Örn Geirsson Principal Representative Skipalóni 7 Independence Party
    Hildur Rós Guðbjargardóttir Principal Representative Wave track 5 The Social Democratic Party
    Fannar Freyr Guðmundsson Principal Representative 30 Lækjargata The Social Democratic Party
    Thórey S. Þórisdóttir Spokesperson Turf Barrow 9 Regeneration

    Substitutes

    Name Role Address Political party
    Eva Björk Harðardóttir Deputy representative Vardarbjerg 24 Independence Party
    Ásgeir Harðarson Deputy representative Eskivöllum 9a Progress
    Júlíus Freyr Bjarnason Deputy representative Traðarberg 27 Independence Party
    Viktor Ragnar Þorvaldsson Deputy representative 6b Daggavöllum The Social Democratic Party
    Margret Lilja Pálsdóttir Deputy representative Álfholt 34a The Social Democratic Party
    Anna Ingvarsdóttir Alternate Member Elf Age 104 Regeneration

    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