President of the Government of Catalonia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids President of the Government of Catalonia |
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Emblem of the Generalitat
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| Executive Council of Catalonia Generalitat de Catalunya |
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| Style | El Molt Honorable Senyor (The Right Honourable) |
| Residence | Casa dels Canonges |
| Seat | Barcelona |
| Nominator | Parliament of Catalonia |
| Appointer | The Monarch
countersigned by the Prime Minister
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| Term length | Four years, renewable |
| Inaugural holder | Berenguer de Cruïlles (1359) |
| Formation | 1359 |
| Deputy | Vice President |
| Salary | €136,177.50 per year |
| Website | president.cat |
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The President of the Government of Catalonia is the main leader of Catalonia. This person is also known as the President de la Generalitat de Catalunya in Catalan. They are in charge of the executive branch of the Generalitat de Catalunya, which is the government of Catalonia.
The President's role is set out in the Statute of Autonomy of Catalonia. This important document also describes other parts of the Catalan government. These include the Parliament of Catalonia, the Executive Council (also called the Govern), and other important councils.
The current President is Salvador Illa. He is from the Socialists' Party of Catalonia. He became President on August 10, 2024. His party won the most votes in the 2024 Catalan regional election.
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How the President is Chosen
The President of Catalonia is chosen by the Parliament of Catalonia. After the Parliament selects a candidate, the King of Spain officially appoints them. The President has two main types of jobs: representing Catalonia and leading its government.
What the President Represents
The President is the highest representative of the Catalan government. They also represent the Spanish State within Catalonia. This means they are the main contact for Catalonia with other parts of Spain. They also work with other autonomous communities of Spain when Catalonia shares interests with them.
The President is responsible for calling elections in Catalonia. These elections must happen at least every four years. They also choose and appoint the regional ministers, who are officially called consellers. These ministers help run different parts of the government. As the State's representative, the President also officially announces new laws in Catalonia on behalf of the King.
What the President Does in Government
The President is a key member of the Catalan government. They lead and organize its work. The President chooses who will be a minister and can also remove them from their positions. They call meetings of the Executive Council and lead these meetings.
The President also signs official decisions made by the Executive Council. They make sure these decisions are published so everyone knows about them. They can also call special meetings of the Catalan Parliament. If needed, they can even ask the Parliament to be dissolved or hold a big discussion about important topics.
Additionally, the President helps plan the laws their government wants to pass. They make sure new rules are created and give information to the Parliament when it asks for it.
See also
In Spanish: Presidente de la Generalidad de Cataluña para niños
- List of presidents of the Government of Catalonia
- List of political parties in Catalonia
- History of Catalonia
