President of the Xunta of Galicia
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The President of the Xunta of Galicia , usually known in English as the Galician regional president, is the head of government
of Galicia. The president leads the executive branch
of the regional government
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The current office is established under the Galician Statute of Autonomy. It is presently occupied by Alberto Núñez Feijóo
.
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...
of Galicia. The president leads the executive branch
Executive (government)
Executive branch of Government is the part of government that has sole authority and responsibility for the daily administration of the state bureaucracy. The division of power into separate branches of government is central to the idea of the separation of powers.In many countries, the term...
of the regional government
Xunta de Galicia
The Xunta de Galicia is the collective decision-making body of the government of the autonomous community of Galicia, composed of the President, the Vice-President and the specialized ministers ....
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The current office is established under the Galician Statute of Autonomy. It is presently occupied by Alberto Núñez Feijóo
Alberto Núñez Feijóo
Alberto Núñez Feijóo is the 5th and current President of the Xunta of Galicia.Núñez Feijóo became president in April 2009 following the regional parliamentary elections held in Galicia the previous month....
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See also
- Xunta de GaliciaXunta de GaliciaThe Xunta de Galicia is the collective decision-making body of the government of the autonomous community of Galicia, composed of the President, the Vice-President and the specialized ministers ....
- Politics of GaliciaPolitics of Galicia* Xunta de Galicia* President of Galicia* Political parties in Galicia...
- List of Presidents of Galicia