Provincial executive
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Theprovincial executive(Dutch:Gedeputeerde Staten,GS) is theexecutive branch of governmentof aprovincein theNetherlands.[1]It is the equivalent of themunicipal executiveat the provincial level. The provincial executive consists of theKing's Commissioner(chair) and three to sevendeputies(Dutch:gedeputeerden).[2]
The deputies are chosen by theprovincial council,the elected assembly of the province. Each deputy has their own portfolio for which they prepare, coordinate and plan policy and legislation for the provincial council and execute legislation. The deputies have the duty to inform the provincial council on all aspects of their policy. The provincial executive functions as acollegial bodyand most decisions are taken by consensus.
References
[edit]- ^"Provincial executive members".Government.nl.16 February 2016.Retrieved5 December2020.
- ^"Gedeputeerden".Rijksoverheid(in Dutch). 6 July 2010.Retrieved5 December2020.