Governor of Svalbard

Highest representative of the Norwegian government in Svalbard

Governor of Svalbard

Sysselmesteren på Svalbard

Logo of the Governor of Svalbard

Incumbent
Lars Fause

since 24 June 2021 (2021-06-24)

Appointer| Ministry of Justice
Term length| Three years, renewable once[1]
Inaugural holder| Johannes Gerckens Bassøe
Formation| 17 July 1925; 99 years ago (1925-07-17)
Website| www.sysselmesteren.no

Politics of Svalbard

* Svalbard Treaty
* Svalbard Act
* Governor
* Lars Fause
* Longyearbyen Community Council
* Visa policy

See also
Politics of Norway

* Other countries

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Offices and residence of Sysselmesteren

The governor of Svalbard (Norwegian: Sysselmesteren på Svalbard) represents the Norwegian government in exercising its sovereignty over the Svalbard archipelago (Spitsbergen).[2]

The position reports to the Norwegian Ministry of Justice, but it maintains all Norwegian interests in the area, including environmental protection, law enforcement, representation, mediation, and civil matters, such as marriage, divorce.[3] An important part of the position is to maintain good working relations with the Russian community in Barentsburg.

To this end, the governor's organization consists of:[4]

* a staff section with Russian interpreters and advisors on legal matters, tourism, etc.
* a section for law enforcement
* a section for environmental protection
* an administrative section, including archiving, financial management and IT support

The governor's office also has at its disposition several helicopters, snowmobiles, speedboats, and other equipment needed to meet its responsibilities. The office's annual budget is determined by the Norwegian Storting and runs at about NOK 60 million, of which the largest part is used for transportation.

## List of governors of Svalbard (sysselmenn)

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Name
| Term began
| Term ended

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Johannes Gerckens Bassøe | 1925  | 1933
Helge Ingstad (acting)  | 1933  | 1935
Wolmar Tycho Marlow | 1935  | 1941
Vacant | 1941  | 1945
Håkon Balstad | 1945  | 1956
Odd Birketvedt | 1956  | 1960
Finn Backer Midtbøe | 1960  | 1963
Tollef Landsverk | 1963  | 1967
Stephen Stephensen | 1967  | 1970
Fredrik Beichmann | 1970  | 1974
Leif Eldring | 1974  | 1978
Jan Grøndahl | 1978  | 1982
Carl Alexander Wendt | 1982  | 1985
Leif Eldring | 1985  | 1991
Odd Blomdal | 1991  | 1995
Ann-Kristin Olsen | 1995  | 1998
Morten Ruud | 1998  | 2001
Odd Olsen Ingerø | 2001  | 2005
Sven Ole Fagernæs (acting)  | 2005  | 2005
Per Sefland | 2005  | 2009
Odd Olsen Ingerø | 2009  | 2015
Kjerstin Askholt | 2015  | 2021
Lars Fause[5] | 2021  | Incumbent

## References

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1. ^ "New Governor Appointed for Svalbard". polarjournal.com. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
2. ^ "About Governor the Svalbard". sysselmesteren.no. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
3. ^ "The Governor's Tasks". sysselmesteren.no. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
4. ^ "The Governor of Svalbard Informational Booklet" (PDF). sysselmesteren.no. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
5. ^ "The Current Governor". sysselmesteren.no. Retrieved 17 March 2022.

## External links

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Settlements|

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Former settlements|

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National parks|

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Companies|

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* University Centre
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Telecommunications|

* Hopen Radio
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* Kongsfjord Telemetry Station
* .sj
* Satellite Station
* Svalbard Radio
* Undersea Cable

Transport|

* Barentsburg Heliport, Heerodden
* Ny-Ålesund Airport, Hamnerabben
* Pyramiden Heliport
* Svalbard Airport
* Svalbard Rocket Range
* Svea Airport

Education|

* Longyearbyen School

History|

* 2011 Svalbard polar bear attack

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Norwegian Police Service

* Ministry of Justice and Public Security

National agencies|

* Norwegian Bureau for the Investigation of Police Affairs (Spesialenheten)
* National Police Directorate (POD)
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* Norwegian Prosecuting Authority
* Sysselmesteren (Governor of Svalbard)

Police districts (2017)|

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* Norwegian Police University College (PHS)

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