Mexico's Municipal Government Structure
Mexico’s Municipal Executive Branch
Mayor (Regente)
The Mayor is elected by simple majority and serves one six-year term. He cannot be re-elected
Mexico’s Municipal Legislative Branch
Municipal Council (Ayuntámiento)
The function of this Council is to implement state laws for municipalities and to approve urban development plans. Note that the State has no direct authority over them.
The Council oversees the following:
- street lighting
- water and sewerage
- traffic
- public safety
- public parks
- collects real estate taxes
The Council may also assist the federal and state governments in the following:
- emergency fire and medical services
- education
- environmental protection
- maintenance of monuments and historical landmarks
Mexico’s Municipal Judicial Branch
Justices of the Peace Courts (Tribunales Calificadores)
Administrative Courts of Contention (Tribunal Contencioso Administrativo)
Real Estate Buyers
If you are considering purchasing land in Mexico it’s very important to get proper representation.
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