Politics and government of the Brussels-Capital Region
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The government of the Brussels-Capital Region is the political administration of the Brussels Capital Region of Belgium.[1][2] An election is held every five years. The government is headed by a Minister-President (currently Rudi Vervoort), four ministers and three state secretaries.
Government of the Brussels-Capital Region | |
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Gouvernement de la région de Bruxelles-Capitale Brusselse Hoofdstedelijke Regering | |
Overview | |
Established | 12 July 1989; 35 years ago (1989-07-12) |
Country | Belgium |
Polity | Brussels-capital Region |
Leader | Minister-President |
Appointed by | Parliament of the Brussels-Capital Region |
Headquarters | Hôtel de Grimbergen, City of Brussels |
Website | be.brussels |
Additionally, there is a Governor of the Brussels Capital Region, who is appointed by the cabinet and has the responsibility to enforce laws concerned with public order in the Brussels-Capital Region. The governor's powers are relatively limited.
The Brussels capital region is divided into 19 municipalities. Each municipality has its own government, responsible for the handling of local level duties, such as law enforcement and the upkeep of schools and roads within its borders.[3] Municipal administration is also conducted by a mayor, a council, and an executive.[3]