Regional Governments of Peru
Regional Governments, in the Government of Peru, is a government organization which organizes, conducts, and manages, each one of the twenty-five regions of Peru.[1] It has political, economic, and administrative autonomy in the subjects of its matter. The Constitution of Peru first mandated the establishment of regional governments in 1979.[2]
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Structure
Regional Governments of Peru are composed of two sections.
Regional Council
The Regional Council is the regulatory and oversight body of the regional governments, with a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 25 members.[3]
Regional Presidency
The Regional Presidency is the executive organ of the Regional Government. The president is elected by direct suffrage in conjunction with a Regional Vice-President for a period of four years. In addition, it is made up of Regional Management which is coordinated and directed by a General Manager.
Election
The election of the members of the Regional Council, including the President and Vice-President, is held by direct suffrage for a period of four years. Their offices are unresignable but are revocable.
References
- "Departamentos y Regiones del Peru Guia de Departamentos y Regiones del Peru". www.intertournet.com.ar. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
- "Peru - Local and Regional Government". countrystudies.us. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
- "Peru 1993 (rev. 2021) Constitution - Constitute". www.constituteproject.org. Retrieved 2022-05-18.