In the framework of a rule of law and democratic government, Catalonia is entitled to have legislative autonomy and executive competence as well as the authority to carry out its own administration by means of its own representatives chosen from the election lists submitted by the political parties. The Generalitat of Catalonia is the political institution comprising the Parliament, the Government and the President, who is the maximum authority in Catalonia and who represents the whole Generalitat and also the State in Catalonia.
Apart from these three basic institutions, three other bodies are also comprised in the Generalitat: the Síndic de Greuges - guarantor of the rights and liberties of citizens-, the Sindicatura de Comptes - control of the economic accounts of Catalan public institutions - and the Consell Consultiu - advisor to the Parliament on the legality of laws before they are passed.
As an expression of legislative competence and in compliance with the Spanish Constitution, the Statute of Autonomy of Catalonia of 1979 constitutes the basic institutional guideline in our country and defines the present configuration of the political power of Catalonia, its institutions and the relations with the State.
Last update: 2005-12-03 17:45
Author: 3interCAT
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