Career
He served as a deputy representative in the Norwegian Parliament from Sør-Trøndelag during the terms 1993–1997 and 1997–2001. On the local level Erlien was mayor of Røros municipality until 1999.
He served as a deputy representative in the Norwegian Parliament from Sør-Trøndelag during the terms 1993–1997 and 1997–2001. On the local level Erlien was mayor of Røros municipality until 1999.