The Storting’s administration is organized into seven departments and 34 sections. The Secretary General of the Storting is the head of the administration and is also the secretary to the Storting's Presidium. The total number of staff employed in the Storting’s administration is approximately 500.

E-mail: postmottak@stortinget.no

Telephone switchboard: +47 23 31 30 50

As a general rule, enquiries to the Storting are public. This means that they are recorded in the Storting’s postal journal, and that they may be subject to public access.

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Full organization chart

Secretary General of the Storting
Executive Office
Security and Preparedness Department
International Department
IT Department
Communications Department
Constitutional Department
Property and General Services Department
Administrative Affairs Department

Secretary General of the Storting

The Secretary General heads the Storting’s administration. He also acts as secretary to the Storting's Presidium.

Secretary General: Mr Kyrre Grimstad
kyrre.grimstad@stortinget.no
+47 23 31 35 59

Executive Office

The Executive Office is responsible for secretarial, clerical, and administrative responsibilities and assistance to the members of the Presidium in their duties.

Head of Office: Mr Bjørn Arne Steine
bjorn.steine@stortinget.no
+47 99 04 01 45

ledelsessekretariatet.postmottak@stortinget.no

Security and Preparedness Department

The department’s primary remit is the Storting’s security and preparedness. Included here is operational responsibility for security in the Storting's buildings.

Head of Department: Mr Helge Rager Furuseth
helge.rager.furuseth@stortinget.no

Planning and Readiness Section

Contingency planning; crisis organization; overarching situational awareness; competency development plan for security and readiness.

Security Resources Section

Staffing plans; equipment; budgeting; procurement.

Security Management Section

Governing documents on security; compliance control; deviation management; advisory services.

Security Services Section

Operational security; access passes; contact with the emergency services.

 

International Department

The International Department supports the Storting in all its international activities, including the international work of the Presidium, international parliamentary delegations and relevant standing committees. 

Head of Department: Ms Vibeke Rysst-Jensen
vibeke.rysst-jensen@stortinget.no

Mr Einar Ekern
einar.erkern@stortinget.no

Mr Christian Gahre
christian.gahre@stortinget.no

postmottak.internasjonal@stortinget.no

Travel Office

The Storting’s in-house travel agent. Ticket and hotel reservations.

Contact: Ms Christine Hannestad
christine.hannestad@stortinget.no

reispost@stortinget.no

IT Department

The IT Department is responsible for IT training and user support. It also operates, maintains and updates the Storting’s computer-based information systems and telematics solutions.

Head of Department: Mr Bjarne Østby
bjarne.ostby@stortinget.no

IT User Services

User support and instruction in the Storting’s IT solutions.

Head of Section: Ms Christine Brix Andersen
brix.andersen@stortinget.no

IT-hjelp.postmottak@stortinget.no

IT Operations

Operation of the Storting’s data systems and infrastructure. Telephony, sound and video. Office machines and supplies: purchases, assistance, service.

Head of Section: Mr Andreas Dalsegg
andreas.dalsegg@stortinget.no

IT Strategy and Innovation

Responsible for ensuring a comprehensive approach to future developments within IT, with specific reference to IT architecture, choice of technology and the framework for IT and information security.

Head of Section: Mr Frode Rein
frode.rein@stortinget.no

IT Development

Administration and development of the Storting’s IT systems.

Head of Section: Mr Thomas Werenskiold
thomas.werenskiold@stortinget.no

IT Corporate Support

Responsible for ensuring professional process and project management of IT activities and projects.

Head of Section: Mr Jon-Mikael Kuhlman Arvola
jon-mikael.kuhlman.arvola@stortinget.no

Communications Department

The Communications Department is responsible for external and in-house communication, guided tours and events, graphic design services and and library services.

Head of Department: Ms Mona Mortensen Krane
mona-mortensen.krane@stortinget.no
+47 98 44 97 96

Web and In-house Communication Section

Editorial responsibility for www.stortinget.no, the intranet and other in-house communication channels.

For enquiries about www.stortinget.no and the intranet, please contact tel. 23 31 33 33 or web@stortinget.no.

Head of Section: Ms Solveig Rødland
solveig.rodland@stortinget.no

Web Editor: Mr Lars Henie Barstad
lars.barstad@stortinget.no

Media and Public Relations Section

Media relations and guidance. Analysis of the media situation. Communications and public relations initiatives.

Head of Section: Ms Jorunn Nilsen
jorunn.nilsen@stortinget.no

presse@stortinget.no

Visitor and Educational Services Section

Responsible for visits and guided tours. Arranges parliamentary education courses (for teachers, information officers, etc.) and disseminates information about the Storting at public events.

Head of Section: Ms Kjersti Lillebø
kjersti.lillebo@stortinget.no

besokogformidling@stortinget.no

Graphic Services Section

Graphic design, printing and copying services. Preliminary minutes.

Head of Section: Mr Lars Melgård
lars.melgard@stortinget.no

grafisk@stortinget.no

Storting Library

In-house specialist library with collections in the fields of social studies, politics, political history and law. Books, reports, periodicals, newspapers. Search in external databases.

Parliamentary Librarian: Ms Åse Garten Galtrud
ase.garten.galtrud@stortinget.no

Checkouts, enquiries, assistance:
+ 47 23 31 36 90
bibl@stortinget.no

Constitutional Department

The Constitutional Department deals with all functions associated with the activities of the Storting as a constitutional body.

Head of Department: Mr Njål Høstmælingen
njal.hostmelingen@stortinget.no

Tabling Office

Manages the Storting’s working programme. Registers matters from the Council of State and parliamentary documents. Receipt of questions and interpellations for Question Time and questions for written reply. Prepares and issues agendas and weekly schedules.

Head of Section: Ms Vivi Gjøvik
vivi.gjovik@stortinget.no

ekspost@stortinget.no
+47 23 31 35 60

Standing Committees Secretariat

The Standing Committees Secretariat arranges and coordinates committee hearings, organizes committee trips, provides the press and general public with information, and gives practical assistance relating to the day-to-day business of the committees.

Head of Section (acting): Ms Kjersti Benum
kjersti.benum@stortinget.no

komisekr@stortinget.no

Committee Secretaries

The committee secretaries plan and organize the work of the standing committees. They provide practical and expert assistance.

Head of Section: Ms Marit Halleraker
marit.halleraker@stortinget.no

komisekr@stortinget.no

Legal Services Office

Expert legal services related to the activities of the Storting.

Head of Section: Ms Malin Nossum
malin.nossum@stortinget.no

postmottak.lovsekretariatet@stortinget.no

Chamber Secretariat

Secretariat for the Storting’s constitutional and parliamentary activities. 

Head of Section: Mr Jarle Skjørestad
jarle.skjorestad@stortinget.no

storpost@stortinget.no

Word Processing Centre

Among the Word Processing Centre’s primary responsibilities is the production of committee recommendations.

Head of Section: Ms Siv Ragnhild Gram
ragnhild.gram@stortinget.no

tekstpost@stortinget.no

Official Reporters’ Section

The official report (editing, textual processing, verification) of the sittings of the Storting.

Head of Section: Ms Mette Solberg Ohlgren
mette.solberg.ohlgren@stortinget.no

refpost@stortinget.no

Research Services Section

Expert assistance to MPs, standing committees, parliamentary party secretariats.

Head of Section: Mr Henning Jakobsen
henning.jakobsen@stortinget.no

utredning@stortinget.no

Property and General Services Department

The Property and General Services Department is responsible for the management and development of the Storting’s property and service functions.

Head of Department: Mr Terje Olsen
terje.olsen@stortinget.no

drift-service.postmottak@stortinget.no

Housekeeping Services Section

Cleaning services. Flowers and decorations.

Head of Section: Ms Inger Moløkken
inger.molokken@stortinget.no

husok@stortinget.no

Catering Services Section

Responsible for the running of the Storting restaurant and the Committee Building canteen. Catering and waiting services for meetings and other events.

Head of Section: Ms Sissel Kværnes
sissel.kvarnes@stortinget.no

Property Management and Development Section

Manages and develops the Storting’s property, which comprises owned and rented premises, commuter accommodation and outdoor areas.

Head of Section (acting): Ms Anne Sofie Galåen Bentzen

anne.sofie.galaen.bentzen@stortinget.no

Property Operations Section

Responsible for the running and maintenance of the Storting’s buildings and adjoining areas. Runs and maintains the technical installations.

Head of Section (acting): Mr Bjørn Erik Rustad
bjorn.erik.rustad@stortinget.no

postmottak.eiendomsdrift@stortinget.no

In-house Services Section

Responsible for in-house meeting room services and the Storting’s Service Centre (gift items and articles), postal services, the Service Office, practical arrangements for the standing committees’ public hearings and telephone services.

Head of Section: Kjetil Fløyli
kjetil.floyli@stortinget.no

postmottak.internservice@stortinget.no

Administrative Affairs Department

The Administrative Affairs Department assists the Storting’s administrative management in all matters relating to employer obligations, human resources administration, finance and governance, and general administration. It also provides various services directly to the Members of the Storting in respect of salaries, allowances, trips, housing, pensions, insurance, working conditions and benefits.

Head of Department: Erik Guldhav
erik.guldhav@stortinget.no

Human Resources Section

Responsible for personnel and payroll administration for members of staff in the Storting’s administration. Provides support and assistance for the management team within the fields of labour legislation, recruitment, payroll and staffing strategy, and adjustment processes. 

Head of Section: Ms Elin Ødegård
elin.odegard@stortinget.no

postmottak.hr@stortinget.no

Procurement and Administrative Systems Section

Procurement and management of administrative systems.

Head of Section: Ms Marianne Sætra
marianne.setra@stortinget.no

anskaffelser@stortinget.no

Finance and Governance Section

Responsible for financial reporting and budgets; financial management and accounts; internal control.

Head of Section: Ms Marit Jørgensen
marit.jorgensen@stortinget.no

postmottak.okonomi-styring@stortinget.no

Members’ Services Section

Responsible for administering legislation and regulations relating to parliamentary allowances and for dealing with questions about remuneration, travel allowance, car rental, nursery school provision and service flats.

Head of Section: Mr Roger Fretheim
roger.fretheim@stortinget.no

postmottak.representantordninger@stortinget.no

Strategy and Corporate Development Section

The role of the section is to ensure that the administration’s change and development work is successful.

Head of Section: Ms Kaja Gade Kjerschow
kaja.gade.kjerschow@stortinget.no

Storting Archives

Documentation of the Storting's constitutional and administrative activities.

Head of Section: Mr Egil Borlaug
egil.borlaug@stortinget.no

General enquiries:
+47 23 31 36 70
arkivet@stortinget.no