sveitarstjórar
Sveitarstjórar are the chief administrative officers in Icelandic municipalities (sveitarfélög). The term refers to the individuals who head the municipal administration and are responsible for the day-to-day management of the municipality and for implementing the decisions of the municipal council (sveitarstjórn). Their work covers the preparation of the municipal budget, the supervision of civil servants, and the delivery of local services such as education, social welfare, infrastructure, and planning.
Appointment and accountability: The municipal council appoints the sveitarstjóri and can dismiss them. The position is
Relationship to the council and services: The sveitarstjóri is responsible for coordinating administrative functions, reporting to
Significance and variation: The powers and duties of sveitarstjórar vary among municipalities, reflecting local needs and