Aukahlutverk
Aukahlutverk is an Icelandic term meaning "additional role" or "extra duty" and is used primarily in the context of the Parliament of Iceland (Alþingi). It refers to responsibilities assigned to a member of the Alþingi that are outside of their primary duties as a legislator. The concept encompasses a range of functions, including serving as a deputy minister, chairing parliamentary committees, representing Iceland in international parliamentary assemblies, or carrying out specific oversight tasks.
The legal foundation for aukahlutverk is found in the Icelandic Parliamentary Law, which allows the Parliament
Common examples of aukahlutverk include deputy ministers, who support a minister in a particular department without
By institutionalizing secondary responsibilities, aukahlutverk helps to distribute workload among members, facilitates the sharing of expertise