Municipal Council
The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Eid is made up of 29 representatives that are elected to every four years. For 2007-2011, the party breakdown is as follows:
| Party Name | Name in Norwegian | Number of representatives |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party | Det Norske Arbeiderpartiet | 8 |
| Progress Party | Fremskrittspartiet | 2 |
| Conservative Party | Høyre | 6 |
| Christian Democratic Party | Kristelig Folkeparti | 2 |
| Centre Party | Senterpartiet | 7 |
| Socialist Left Party | Sosialistisk Venstreparti | 1 |
| Liberal Party | Venstre | 3 |
| Total: | 29 |
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