Procedure Parliamentary procedure is prescribed by the Constitution and rules of procedure, which provide for the convening of the parliamentary session, the conduct of business, open access by the general public to meetings, and various other aspects. The President The President of the Althingi presides over its meetings and is one of the deputies of the President of Iceland, who assume the presidential functions in the absence of the latter. A Member of the Althingi has a variety of rights and obligations. Acting within their party group they are in a strong position to influence political policy. Committees Discussing parliamentary business in the standing committees is an important part of a Member's tasks.
Committees seek the opinion of specialists and interested parties on the matters they discuss.
Members of the Althingi also participate in international co-operation in a variety of forms.