[2] On 24 June 2019, Bakervik was appointed city commissioner for urban development following the resignation of Anna Elisa Tryti.
[4] When Roger Valhammer formed his new cabinet following the 2019 local elections, Bakervik was dismissed from his position in order to become deputy mayor.
[7] Both Bakervik and Engø officially assumed office on 22 September after Persen resigned as mayor after being elected to parliament.
[8] In October 2022, following Roger Valhammer's announced resignation, Bakervik asked Engø to step in to consider new chief commissioner candidates in his place.
He appointed himself as city commissioner for finance and business and ownership, while Ruth Grung additionally took on the responsibility of environment and urban development.
[13] Bakervik announced his government's resignation on 18 October, while also attacking the Conservatives for being unwilling to find common ground in a potential resolution for the Bergen Light Rail.