It is the local superior body of State power in the territories and is invested with the highest authority for the exercise of state functions in their respective demarcations, as established in the Constitution. In addition, these bodies contribute to the development of activities and compliance with the plans of the entities located in their jurisdiction that are not subordinated to them according to the provisions of the law.

The Municipal Assemblies of the People's Power are composed of the Delegates of the Municipality elected every two and a half years, in each of the constituencies that make up the territory. They are chaired by a President and a Vice-President and a Secretary. The first two are elected by the delegates who make up the assembly and the third is appointed by the President. The delegates to the Municipal Assemblies are chosen by the free, direct and secret vote of the voters. The law also regulates the procedure for its election.

The Municipal Assemblies of the People's Power direct the economic, production and services entities of local subordination, with the purpose of satisfying the economic, health and other needs of assistance, educational, cultural, sports and recreational character of the community of the territory to which extends the jurisdiction of each.

In order to carry out their functions, the Local Assemblies of People's Power are based on the Popular Councils and on the initiative and broad participation of the population and act in close coordination with the mass and social organizations.

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