Legislature of Catamarca

The Legislature of Catamarca (Spanish: Legislatura de la Provincia de Catamarca) is the local legislature of the Argentinian province of Catamarca. It is a bicameral body, comprising the Chamber of Deputies of Catamarca (41 representative), and the Senate of Catamarca (16 members). It is one of eight bicameral legislatures in the country.[1][2]

Provincial legislature of Catamarca
Type
Type
Bicameral
HousesUpper house:
Senate of Catamarca
Lower house:
Chamber of Deputies of Catamarca

It is elected by a general provincial first-past-the-post voting (Senate) and proportional representation for the Chamber, renewed every 2 years by electing a new half of each house. Each representative serves a four-year term. The Provincial Constitution denotes its legislative powers.[3]

The Legislature meets in the provincial capital.

See also

References
  1. "Tips sobre las elecciones 2017 en Argentina - Noticias - Parlamentario". www.parlamentario.com. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
  2. ADN, Redacción (2017-02-22). "Provincias gobernadas por PJ discuten si desdoblan elecciones". ADN (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-02-02.
  3. http://diputados-catamarca.gov.ar/institucional/
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