sveitarstjórn
Sveitarstjórn is the Icelandic term for the municipal government or municipal council, the elected legislative body that governs a municipality in Iceland. It functions as the central forum for local policy decisions and oversees the administration that carries out these decisions, led by a municipal manager (sveitarstjóri) who is appointed by the council.
Composition and role are determined by population and local elections. Councillors are chosen in municipal elections
Powers and duties include adopting local bylaws and policies, approving the annual budget, and guiding long-term
Decision-making is usually by majority vote at council meetings, which are typically open to the public and
Relation to national government involves operating under national legislation and funding structures, with municipalities responsible for