Minor local entity

Nowadays, Minor local entity is a topic that has gained great relevance in today's society. Over time, Minor local entity has captured the attention of professionals, experts and citizens in general, generating a debate around its implications and impact in different areas of daily life. From the scientific to the cultural field, Minor local entity has managed to establish itself as a fundamental piece in the discussion and analysis of various phenomena and problems. This is why it is imperative to deepen the study and understanding of Minor local entity, in order to acquire a more complete and enriching knowledge on this topic. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the different perspectives and dimensions of Minor local entity, offering a comprehensive vision that allows us to understand its importance and impact on today's society.

In some communities of Spain, minor local entity (Spanish: Entidad de Ámbito Territorial Inferior al Municipio EATIM) is a territorial entity of scope smaller than municipality defined and regulated by the regional governments.[1]

Some examples are caseríos, parroquias, aldeas, barrios, anteiglesias, concejos, pedanías, lugares anejos, decentralised municipal entity (Catalan: entitat municipal descentralitzada (EMD)) in Catalonia, autonomous local entity (Spanish: entidad local autónoma) in Andalucía, rural parish (Spanish: parroquia rural) in Asturias.

The administration of these entities have various names including an concejo abierto, a single person mayor called Alcalde pedáneo and a rural council (Spanish: junta vecinal) and councils of Álava.

There are almost 4000 minor local entities; most of them (2,226) are to be found in the autonomous community of Castilla y Leon.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Local Government Act 1985, Article 24bis.
  2. ^ MPA, p. 5.

Bibliography

  • "Local Government Act (Organic Law 7/1985)" (in Spanish). Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado. 1985. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  • "Local Government in Spain" (PDF). Ministry of Public Administration. Retrieved 11 June 2022.