In Iceland there are two levels of government in Iceland, the national government and the municipalities. Every four years, residents of the various electoral districts elect their representatives to the local government to oversee the implementation of services and local democracy. Local municipality governing bodies are elected officials working closest to the public. They are responsible for local services for the inhabitants of the municipalities.

Local authorities in municipalities establish regulations while providing services for citizens who reside there, such as preschool and primary school education, social services, child protection services, and other services related to community needs.

The municipalities are responsible for policy implementation in local services such as educational institutions, public transportation, and social welfare services. They are also responsible for technical infrastructure in each municipality, such as drinking water, heating, and waste treatment. Finally, they are responsible for planning development and carrying out health and safety inspections.

 

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In Rangárþing Eystra, three political parties participated in the 2022 elections.

  • List B - Framsóknar og aðrir framfarasinnar - 3 representatives
  • List D - Sjálfstæðismenn og aðrir lýðræðissinnar - 3 representatives
  • List N - Nýi óháði listinn - 1 representative

The elected representatives for the Local Government are as follows:

  • List B:

    • Lilja Einarsdóttir
    • Rafn Bergsson
    • Bjarki Oddsson

  • List D:

    • Anton Kári Halldórsson
    • Árný Hrund Svavarsdóttir
    • Sigríður Karólína Viðarsdóttir

  • List N:

    • Tómas Birgir Magnússon