Alf Ivar Samuelsen facts for kids

Alf Ivar Samuelsen (born 28 February 1942 – died 16 September 2014) was a Norwegian politician. He was a member of the Centre Party.

He was born in Flakstad, a town in Norway. His father, Ingleiv Samuelsen, was a small farmer and a fisher. His mother was Amy Pedersen. Alf Ivar Samuelsen became a teacher after studying at Bodø Teacher's College from 1972 to 1974. He also studied history there later on.

What is a Politician?

A politician is a person who works in government. They help make decisions for a city, region, or country. Alf Ivar Samuelsen was a politician who worked at different levels of government in Norway.

Local Government Work

Alf Ivar Samuelsen started his political career in his hometown of Flakstad.

• He was a member of the Flakstad municipal council from 1975 to 1987. A municipal council is like a local government team that makes decisions for a town or city.
• He became the mayor of Flakstad from 1986 to 1987. The mayor is the leader of the municipal council.

Regional Government Work

Samuelsen also worked in regional politics for the Nordland county. A county is a larger area, like a state or province.

• He was a member of the Nordland county council from 1991 to 1999.
• He served as the county mayor of Nordland from 1995 to 1999. This means he was the main leader for the Nordland county government.
• From 1999 to 2003, he was part of the county cabinet. This is a group of leaders who help the county mayor make important decisions.

Working in the Parliament

In 2005, Alf Ivar Samuelsen was elected to the Parliament of Norway. The Parliament is the main law-making body for the whole country.

• He represented the Nordland region in the Parliament.
• During his time in Parliament, he was a member of important groups called committees.
• He worked on the Enlarged Committee on Foreign Affairs, which deals with how Norway works with other countries.
• He also served on the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Affairs. These committees discuss different topics like international relations and social issues.
• He was not re-elected in 2009.

His Passing

Alf Ivar Samuelsen passed away on 16 September 2014. He was 72 years old. He died in a tractor accident in Flakstad, the same town where he was born.