Alf Ivar Samuelsen
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Alf Ivar Samuelsen is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party
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He was born in Flakstad
as a son of smallholder and fisher Ingleiv Samuelsen (1908–1964) and housewife Amy Pedersen (1906–2002). He took teacher's education at Bodø Teacher's College
from 1972 to 1974, and also studied history there from 1983 to 1984.
He was a member of Flakstad municipal council from 1975 to 1987, serving as mayor from 1986 to 1987. He chaired the local chapter of his party from 1990 to 1994, and the regional chapter from 1994 to 1995. He was a county council member in Nordland from 1991 to 1999, and was county mayor of Nordland
from 1995 to 1999. From 1999 to 2003 he was a member of the county cabinet.
He was elected to the Parliament of Norway from Nordland
in 2005
, having previously served as a deputy representative during the term 1993–1997. He was a member of the Preparatory Credentials Committee
and the Enlarged Committee on Foreign Affairs
during his entire term, and also the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs
(until 2008) and the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Affairs
(from 2008). He was not re-elected in 2009
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Centre Party (Norway)
The Centre Party is a centrist and agrarian political party in Norway, founded in 1920. The Centre Party's policy is not based on any of the major ideologies of the 19th and 20th century, but has a focus on maintaining decentralised economic development and political decision-making.From its...
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He was born in Flakstad
Flakstad
Flakstad is a municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the Lofoten traditional region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Ramberg...
as a son of smallholder and fisher Ingleiv Samuelsen (1908–1964) and housewife Amy Pedersen (1906–2002). He took teacher's education at Bodø Teacher's College
Bodø University College
The University of Nordland , previously Bodø University College, is a public university located is located in Bodø, Norway. The university is located 10 km outside the city centre...
from 1972 to 1974, and also studied history there from 1983 to 1984.
He was a member of Flakstad municipal council from 1975 to 1987, serving as mayor from 1986 to 1987. He chaired the local chapter of his party from 1990 to 1994, and the regional chapter from 1994 to 1995. He was a county council member in Nordland from 1991 to 1999, and was county mayor of Nordland
Nordland County Municipality
Nordland County Municipality is the regional governing administration of Nordland, Norway. The main responsibilities of the county municipality includes the running of 17 upper secondary schools, with 9,500 pupils. It administrates county roadways, public transport, dental care, culture and...
from 1995 to 1999. From 1999 to 2003 he was a member of the county cabinet.
He was elected to the Parliament of Norway from Nordland
Nordland
is a county in Norway in the North Norway region, bordering Troms in the north, Nord-Trøndelag in the south, Norrbottens län in Sweden to the east, Västerbottens län to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The county was formerly known as Nordlandene amt. The county administration is...
in 2005
Norwegian parliamentary election, 2005
Parliamentary elections were held in Norway on 12 September 2005. More than 3.4 million Norwegians were eligible for vote for the Storting, the parliament of Norway. The new Storting has 169 members, an increase of four over the 2001 election....
, having previously served as a deputy representative during the term 1993–1997. He was a member of the Preparatory Credentials Committee
Preparatory Credentials Committee
The Preparatory Credentials Committee is a special committee of the Parliament of Norway that is responsible for approving the election of parliament. The 16 members of the committee are appointed to surveillance the election. After the issue has been passed by the committee, it taken to vote for...
and the Enlarged Committee on Foreign Affairs
Enlarged Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence
The Enlarged Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence is a special committee of the Parliament of Norway. It holds non-disclosed discussions with the government regarding important issues of foreign affairs, trade policy and security issues. Other issues are discussed in the Standing Committee on...
during his entire term, and also the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs
Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs
Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs is a defunct committee of the Norwegian Parliament responsible for matters related to foreign policy, development assistance, international agreements, Svalbard and the Norwegian polar regions.- Leaders :...
(until 2008) and the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Affairs
Standing Committee on Labour and Social Affairs
The Standing Committee on Labour and Social Affairs is a standing committee of the Parliament of Norway. It is responsible for areas related to the labour market, the working environment, benefits, pensions and disability policy. It corresponds to the Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion...
(from 2008). He was not re-elected in 2009
Norwegian parliamentary election, 2009
The 2009 parliamentary election was held in Norway on 14 September 2009. Elections in Norway are held on a Monday in September, usually the second or third Monday, as determined by the king. Early voting was possible between 10 August and 11 September 2009, while some municipalities held open...
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