Barcelona is governed by a city council formed by 41 city councillors, elected for a four-year term by universal suffrage. As one of the two biggest cities in Spain, Barcelona is subject to a special law articulated through the Carta Municipal (Municipal Law). A first version of this law was passed in 1960 and amended later, but the current version was approved in March 2006. According to this law, Barcelona's city council is organized in two levels: a political one, with elected city councillors, and one executive, which administrates the programs and executes the decisions taken on the political level. This law also gives the local government a special relationship with the Spanish government and it also gives the mayor wider prerogatives by the means of municipal executive commissions. It expands the powers of the city council in areas like telecommunications, city traffic, road safety and public safety. It also gives a special economic regime to the city's treasury and it gives the council a veto in matters that will be decided by the central government, but that will need a favourable report from the council.

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Barcelona City Council

Antoni Fernandez

Júlia Masats Casassas

Jordi Valls

Miguel Barquero

Isabella Longo

Àlex Armadàs

Emili Rubió Lorenzo

The Data and Analysis Team at Barcelona City Council leverages statistical, economic, and data science expertise to provide insights that inform policy and executive decisions. The team analyzes city data to improve public services, optimize resource allocation, and support strategic planning, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of municipal operations.

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