Product research and development supporting the projects of the National Land Survey of Iceland will be emphasised. The National Land Survey of Iceland participates in local and international cooperation in the field of surveying, remote sensing and mapmaking on behalf of Icelandic authorities. The institution guards the interests of the Icelandic government regarding copyright of documents that are deemed to be in its possession. A managing director is appointed by the Minister. The Minister appoints a three-person board of governors, after each parliamentary election.
Management is responsible for finances, management, personnel affairs and computing.
The activities include financial and management planning, accounts and bookkeeping, property management, word processing and telephone services, copyright, general purchasing and security systems. Information and marketing is responsible for marketing and sales, archives and publishing. The activities include the operation of a sales department, wholesale distribution of maps, printing and publishing, marketing and promotion, preservation and recording of archives, copyright and publication permits, price lists, product development and dissemination of information.