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The role of the Welfare Council

The Welfare Council oversees all social services in the town. The council manages a variety of projects related to the welfare and support of residents, including:

  • Child protection projects
  • Issues related to financial assistance and support.
  • Issues of older people.
  • Issues of disabled people.
  • Support services.
  • The work of the Equality Committee.

Information provided by:

Svanhildur Þengilsdóttir, Director of Welfare

Family Council Representatives 2022-2026

Principals

  • Gunnar Valur Gíslason (D) - Formaður
  • Sturla D Þorsteinsson (D)
  • María Guðjónsdóttir (D)
  • Þorbjörg Þorvaldsdóttir (G)
  • Rakel Steinberg Sölvadóttir (C)

Substitutes

  • Eymundur Sveinn Einarsson (D)
  • Berglind Víðisdóttir (D)
  • Vigdís Gunnarsdóttir (D)
  • Theodóra Fanndal (G)
  • Tamar Klara Lipka Þormarsdóttir (C)

Observers

  • Brynja Dan Gunnarsdóttir (B) - aðaláheyrnarfulltrúi
  • Rakel Norðfjörð Vilhjálmsdóttir (B) - varaáheyrnarfulltrúi