Canary and Balearic Islands Government Structure

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What is the minimum time required between the call for a session and the actual celebration of that session?

Five working days

Two working days (correct)

One working day

Three working days

Which of the following is NOT included in the file that must be opened when calling a session?

Draft minutes

List of concluded files

Call for public comments (correct)

Copies of the notifications sent to members

Who is responsible for setting the agenda for the sessions?

The local press

The General Secretariat

The Mayor or President (correct)

The Councilors or Deputies

What must accompany the call for extraordinary sessions?

The agenda with detailed matters Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the General Secretariat regarding notifications for sessions?

To ensure formal evidence of compliance with notifications Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes ordinary sessions of the Plenary?

They have a pre-established periodicity. Signup and view all the answers

Who can call an extraordinary session?

Only the Mayor or President. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum period for holding an extraordinary session after a request is made by members?

Two months. Signup and view all the answers

What must be included as the first point of the agenda for an extraordinary urgent session?

The pronouncement on the urgency of the matters. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a member's request for an extraordinary session?

A written document stating reasons, signed by all requesting members. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the urgency is not appreciated by the Plenary in an extraordinary urgent session?

The session is adjourned immediately. Signup and view all the answers

What must be substantiated if the Mayor or President excludes matters from the agenda?

The reasons for exclusion must be given. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of session does not allow for the calling with a minimum lead time of two working days?

Extraordinary sessions with urgent character. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary topic of Article 82?

The agenda for meetings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be inferred about the meetings mentioned in Article 82?

They require extensive preparation. Signup and view all the answers

What can be deduced about the length of Article 82?

It contains numerous repetitive elements. Signup and view all the answers

What might be a consequence of the style of writing in Article 82?

Increased confusion among the readers. Signup and view all the answers

How does Article 82 approach the topic of meeting agendas?

It lists agendas without explanation. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of meeting agendas is likely missing from Article 82?

How to create effective agendas. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Article 82, what does the repetitiveness indicate?

A lack of organization in content. Signup and view all the answers

What is a likely effect of the lengthy discussion in Article 82?

It could lead to reader fatigue. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the use of examples in Article 82?

No examples are provided. Signup and view all the answers

What might be beneficial to include in Article 82 to improve clarity?

Visual aids and charts. Signup and view all the answers

Why might Article 82 have a minimal effect on the understanding of meetings?

It lacks engagement techniques. Signup and view all the answers

What does repetition in Article 82 likely imply about the author’s intent?

To obscure the main ideas. Signup and view all the answers

Which potential issue arises from the length of Article 82?

Diluting important information. Signup and view all the answers

What likely challenge does a reader face when engaging with Article 82?

Staying attentive through the repetition. Signup and view all the answers

Considering the content style, how might Article 82 be perceived by its audience?

As a confusing piece of writing. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Article 75

Provincial inter-island communities in the Canary Islands are represented by island presidents.
The president of the community is from the capital island.
The community meeting is held 8 days after the island councils are formed, at 12pm, at the capital's island council.
The community president has powers of convening and presiding over meetings, and directing deliberations like other local bodies' presidents.

Article 76

Balearic Island councils are organized according to the Balearic Islands Statute.
Their organization follows rules similar to provincial councils.

Article 77 (Chapter 1)

Plenary sessions can be ordinary, extraordinary, or urgent.

Article 78

Ordinary sessions have a scheduled frequency.
An extraordinary session is called by the mayor or president.
A request for an extraordinary meeting must be signed by at least 1/4 of the council members.
Extraordinary meetings must be called within four days of the request, and should not be adjourned for more than two months.
Appeals are possible against the rejection of a request.
Urgent extraordinary sessions are held when an issue requires immediate action.

Article 79

Urgent extraordinary sessions are called when urgency prevents proper notice.
These sessions immediately address whether the issue is truly urgent.

Article 80

The mayor or president is responsible for convening all plenary sessions.
Extraordinary meetings require justification for their call.
Notices include agendas and past meeting minutes.
Notices must be sent to council members' homes.
A minimum of two business days must pass between the meeting call and the meeting.

Article 81

A file needs to be created for every meeting, detailing previous decisions, the agenda, member notices, and local press announcements, minutes, and related documents.

Article 82

The agenda is set by the mayor or president, with assistance from the secretariat.
The agenda includes only items previously discussed with committees.
Any urgent matters without committee input need confirmation by the plenary.

Article 83

Actions taken at extraordinary meetings must be directly related to the meeting's purpose.
Ordinary session actions must relate to the agenda.

Article 84

Meeting documents must be available to all council members since the meeting was called.
Copies of relevant documents, but not originals, can be made.

Article 85

Plenary sessions generally occur at the local council building (or a suitable alternative in emergencies).
A picture of the head of state must be prominently displayed during sessions.

Article 86

Meeting notices, agendas, motions, votes, and committee reports are in the local language or applicable co-official language.
Discussions can be in either language.

Article 87

Meetings are to be concluded on the same day of the meeting's start when feasible.
Unfinished business from one session is carried over to the next.

Article 88

Plenary sessions are public unless the matter relates to personal rights, which may be discussed in private.
Public can use audio-visual systems.
Unruly behavior can lead to ejection.

Article 89

Council members sit together in groups determined by the president after consultation with group leaders.
Members' seating order favors the list with most prior votes.

Article 90

A third of the council members must be present.
The president and secretary or their representatives are necessary.
If a quorum is not met, there is an automatic further attempt two days later, or the matter is moved to the next meeting.

Article 91

Start with a review of the prior session's minutes.
Agenda items follow the order in the agenda.
The mayor can modify order due to urgency, with plenary confirmation.
Open forum at the end or beginning of sessions for questions from members.

Article 92

Members can request a hold on agenda items to allow time for committee and paperwork evaluation.
Documents or committee reports can be added to agenda.
Items without enough notice can be postponed.

Article 93

Committee reports and motions are reviewed before a vote.

Article 94

Debate follows specific rules.
Speakers are chosen by the mayor or president.
Interventions are brief and factual if referring to other member comments.
The mayor or president can take control and stop unrelated discussions. Committee members should clarify proposed motions and address questions.

Article 95

Members who behave inappropriately or disrupt or insult proceedings will be asked to leave.

Article 96

Members with conflicts of interest should leave the room during discussions and votes relating to that conflict.

Article 97

Definitions for different types of proposals, motions, and voting are provided.

Article 98

A formal vote is held after debate concludes.
The rules/manner of the vote are given.
No changes to voting procedures are allowed once it starts.
The result is formally stated.

Article 99

Decisions are made by a simple majority unless specific votes require a higher threshold (e.g a two thirds majority).
Specific conditions of how votes are calculated are outlined.

Article 100

Voting can be through raising hands, ballots, or a verbal declaration.
Absences during voting are treated as a declaration of "no" vote (or abstention).

Article 101

Formal voting types: ordinary, by name/roll-call, and secret.
Methods of expressing vote and recording votes are defined.

Article 102

Normal vote is the standard.
Name/roll-call and secret votes are possible under specific circumstances (e.g., elected leadership)

Article 103

Explanation of votes is possible after the vote is recorded.

Article 104

Methods for oversight of other governing bodies are outlined, including reports and questions.
Motions of censure against leadership are part of the oversight procedures.
Other methods to review local government are possible in accordance with the detailed rules in the organic regulations.

Article 105

Council members responsible for areas of government must appear before plenary when requested, for questioning.
Notifications and dates of hearings must be provided with an appropriate period of time in between.
The interview follows the established procedure in Article 94.
Decisions cannot be taken from these hearings alone, according to Article 83.

Article 106

Extraordinary meetings can be held to review or comment on the work of local government committees.
Members or committees will provide information following the rules outlined in Article 94.

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This quiz covers the organization and procedures of provincial councils in the Canary and Balearic Islands, including the roles of island presidents and the types of plenary sessions held. Test your understanding of the local governance framework as outlined in articles 75 to 78.