Eva Marín Hlynsdóttir is an associate professor at the University of Iceland. She teaches courses in public administration and political science. She holds a PhD in political science from the University of Iceland. She has researched political and organizational leadership, local governance and public administration.

• List of Tables and Figure – Preface – Introduction – Theoretical Framework – The Council-Manager Position in Comparison – The Icelandic Local Government System – The Recruitment Process of a Council Manager – The Profile of Icelandic Council Managers – Think Female—Think Change – The Icelandic Council Manager—a Classification – The Case of Iceland: Lessons Learned – Appendix – Index.

Eva Marín Hlynsdóttir is an associate professor at the University of Iceland. She teaches courses in public administration and political science. She holds a PhD in political science from the University of Iceland. She has researched political and organizational leadership, local governance and public administration.

• List of Tables and Figure – Preface – Introduction – Theoretical Framework – The Council-Manager Position in Comparison – The Icelandic Local Government System – The Recruitment Process of a Council Manager – The Profile of Icelandic Council Managers – Think Female—Think Change – The Icelandic Council Manager—a Classification – The Case of Iceland: Lessons Learned – Appendix – Index.