Upon being elected, Oddveig Kristiansen was deputy mayor until resigning in 2001 and was replaced by Lars Johan Hellefossmo.
[2] Zachariassen was succeeded by Gry Hege Rognsaa from the Centre Party following the 2007 local elections.
His wife continued as mayor until 2023 when she was appointed state secretary at the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development.
[11] Prestbakmo went on leave as county mayor after he took on the duties for Sandra Borch, who served in government.
[7] On 23 January 2024, Prestbakmo was appointed state secretary to the Minister of Research and Higher Education Oddmund Løkensgard Hoel.