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Generalitat Valenciana
Set of self-governing institutions of the Valencian community / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Generalitat Valenciana[lower-alpha 1] is the generic name covering the different self-government institutions under which the Spanish autonomous community of Valencia is politically organized.
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Formed | 1238 (Corts forals valencianes) 1418 (Diputació General) 1978 (Consell del País Valencià) 1982 (Generalitat Valenciana) |
Jurisdiction | Valencian Community |
Headquarters | Palau de la Generalitat Valenciana |
Employees | 228,453 (2010) |
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It consists of seven institutions including the Corts Valencianes (or autonomous Parliament), the President of the Generalitat, or the autonomous government itself (or Consell). Its functions are regulated by the Valencian Statute of Autonomy. Despite being also present in various cities of the Valencian Community, the main locations of the autonomous Parliament, presidency of the Generalitat and the Consell are all in the city of Valencia. There is also an office in Brussels appointed by the Generalitat Valenciana lobbying before the European Union.