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Map of Catalonia by counties. Source:
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The counties must group together municipalities
with common social and historical characteristics and demonstrate
the principles of efficiency, decentralisation and participation
in the provision of public services The territorial divisions
must coincide with geographical areas reflecting the basic structure
of economic activity.
The government and administration of the council are the responsibility of the County Council. The County Council comprises the councillors of the municipalities which form the county, elected in keeping with the procedure established by law, according to the total number of members corresponding to each County Council and in line with the results obtained "by each party, coalition, federation or electoral grouping" in the municipal elections.
The counties are created by an Act of the Parliament of Catalonia, and there are currently 41. They exercise the powers attributed to them by the pertinent acts of parliament, granting them powers in the following matters: territorial and urban planning, health, education, social services, culture, sport and the environment. The County Councils can also “propose legislation to the Parliament of Catalonia” by presenting bills.
The government and administration of the council are the responsibility of the County Council. The County Council comprises the councillors of the municipalities which form the county, elected in keeping with the procedure established by law, according to the total number of members corresponding to each County Council and in line with the results obtained "by each party, coalition, federation or electoral grouping" in the municipal elections.
The counties are created by an Act of the Parliament of Catalonia, and there are currently 41. They exercise the powers attributed to them by the pertinent acts of parliament, granting them powers in the following matters: territorial and urban planning, health, education, social services, culture, sport and the environment. The County Councils can also “propose legislation to the Parliament of Catalonia” by presenting bills.