The Local Councils include counselors elected by universal, equal, direct, secret and free vote, according to the Law of the local elections.
The number of members of each local council is established by the local governor, depending on the city and the commune's population.
The Local Council has the initiative and decides, according to the law, regarding all the issues of local interest, except those given by law by other public authorities, local or central.
The Local Council is elected for a 4 year mandate, which can be extended, by organic law, in case of war or calamity.
The Local Council gathers in ordinary, monthly session, summoned by the mayor.
