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Ayuntamiento Elche

Alicante’s second most populous city, Elche is a constant stir of festivals and celebrations. After its past as a city that has seen and experienced a long history of wars and rebellions, Elche has been a democracy since 1979. The ayuntamiento Elche or the city council is made up of councilors who are elected through the voting system every four years. These councilors elect the mayor of the city.

The municipal council of Elche consists of 27 members who are chosen by the votes of the citizens of Elche. The electoral law allows all citizens of the city who are registered and over 18 to take part in the voting. Until 1995, the Valencian Socialist Party consistently won the elections by a vast majority. However, in the 1995 election the People’s Party won by a small majority of votes.

Some of the stronger political parties that are a part of the government are the EUPV, the PSOE, the SP and the PP. Members of these parties have been elected to the 27 different seats in the council. Regular meetings are held every month in the town hall in addition to any special or urgent sessions that may be required.

The Elche town council performs a number of duties and responsibilities. Its purpose is to direct the city’s affairs and organize different measure for its advancement and promotion. The council is in charge of all areas of life in the city and its related suburbs. Education, social welfare, water and sanitation, information, news, health, cultural events and festivals are some of the fields that form an important part of its duties.

The Ayuntameinto Elche is situated in the Placa de Bais in the heart of the city. This part of the city of Elche also comprises most of its historical monuments and structures. For tourists, the official tourist guide can be obtained from the town hall or from its website.

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