Type Unicameral Last election 31 May 2014 | Seats 15 | |
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Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson (S)
Since 16 June 2014 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) | ||
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.
Authority
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.