samþykktir

Samþykktir are formal decisions issued by a decision-making body, such as a municipal council, a corporate board, a legislature, or an international assembly. They typically express a policy, rule, or course of action that the body approves and intends to implement.

Contexts for samþykktir include municipal by-laws, parliamentary or legislative resolutions, corporate resolutions, and international resolutions. They are used to establish or change rules, authorize actions, approve budgets, set policies, or declare a position on an issue.

The process usually involves proposal, discussion, and a vote. A samþykkt is adopted when the required majority is reached, and it is then recorded in official minutes. Depending on the setting, it may also be published in a legal register or come into force on a specified date. In many cases, samþykktir can be amended or revoked by the same body that adopted them.

Relation to law and impact can vary. Some samþykktir have binding legal effect within a jurisdiction (for example, municipal bylaws), while others function as formal statements of policy or position that guide administration and practice. Their scope is typically limited to the competence of the adopting body and subordinate to higher legal norms.

Translation and usage: In English, samþykkt is commonly rendered as “resolution” or “by-law,” and samþykktir as “resolutions” or “by-laws.” The exact meaning depends on the governing framework and the body that issues the decision.