Politics of Sicily
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The Politics of Sicily
, Italy
takes place in a framework of a presidential
representative democracy
, whereby the President of Regional Government is the head of government
, and of a pluriform multi-party system
. Executive power
is exercised by the Regional Government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Sicilian Regional Assembly
.
source: Regione Sicilia News
resigned in 2008.
The election was competed by two main competitors: Raffaele Lombardo
for the centre-right and Anna Finocchiaro
for the centre-left. Lombardo won by a landslide, 65.3% against 30.4% of Finocchiaro.
Sicily
Sicily is a region of Italy, and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Autonoma Siciliana Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature,...
, Italy
Italy
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takes place in a framework of a presidential
Presidential system
A presidential system is a system of government where an executive branch exists and presides separately from the legislature, to which it is not responsible and which cannot, in normal circumstances, dismiss it....
representative democracy
Representative democracy
Representative democracy is a form of government founded on the principle of elected individuals representing the people, as opposed to autocracy and direct democracy...
, whereby the President of Regional Government is the head of government
Head of government
Head of government is the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet. In a parliamentary system, the head of government is often styled prime minister, chief minister, premier, etc...
, and of a pluriform multi-party system
Multi-party system
A multi-party system is a system in which multiple political parties have the capacity to gain control of government separately or in coalition, e.g.The Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition in the United Kingdom formed in 2010. The effective number of parties in a multi-party system is normally...
. Executive power
Executive Power
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is exercised by the Regional Government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Sicilian Regional Assembly
Sicilian Regional Assembly
The Sicilian Regional Assembly is the legislative body of the Sicily, as provided in its special status. By virtue of its particular state legislature, Regional Assembly is the only regional assembly to have the title of parliament and its components are defined Deputies.- History :The Sicilian...
.
Executive
The Regional Government (Giunta Regionale) is presided over by the President of the Region (Presidente della Regione), who is elected to a five-year term, and is composed of the President and the Ministers (Assessori), who are currently 12.Current composition
| Minister | Department |
|---|---|
| Marco Venturi | Productive Activities |
| Caterina Chinnici | Civil Service and Local Governance |
| Sebastiano Missineo | Sicilian Cultural Heritage and Identity |
| Mario Centorrino | Education and Training |
| Gaetano Armao | Economy |
| Giosuè Marino | Energy and Utilities Services |
| Andrea Piraino | Family, Social Affairs & Labor |
| Pier Carmelo Russo | Infrastructure and Mobility |
| Elio D'Antrassi | Agricultural and Food Resources |
| Massimo Russo | Health and Vice President |
| Gian Maria Sparma | Land and Environment |
| Daniele Tranchida | Tourism, Sports & Entertainment |
source: Regione Sicilia News
Legislative branch
The Sicilian Regional Assembly (Assemblea Regionale Siciliana, ARS) is composed of 90 members. The Assembly is elected for a five-year term, but, if the President suffers a vote of no confidence, resigns or dies, under the simul stabunt vel simul cadent prevision, also the Assembly will be dissolved and there will be a fresh election. This occurred when CuffaroSalvatore Cuffaro
Salvatore "Totò" Cuffaro is an Italian politician, former President of Sicily, currently serving a 7 years sentence for aiding the Mafia...
resigned in 2008.
Last regional election
The last regional election, for the renewal of the Regional Assembly and the election of the President of Sicily, was held on 13–14 April 2008.The election was competed by two main competitors: Raffaele Lombardo
Raffaele Lombardo
Raffaele Lombardo is an Italian politician, President of Sicily and former Member of the European Parliament for Islands with the Movement for Autonomies and has sat on the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs.He is a substitute for the Committee on the...
for the centre-right and Anna Finocchiaro
Anna Finocchiaro
Anna Finocchiaro Fidelbo is an Italian politician. She is the Democratic Party's leader in the Senate. She served as Minister for Equal Opportunities in the cabinet of Romano Prodi from 1996-98.-Biography:...
for the centre-left. Lombardo won by a landslide, 65.3% against 30.4% of Finocchiaro.