New Taipei City Council (traditional Chinese: 新北市議會; simplified Chinese: 新北市议会; pinyin: Xīnběi Shì Yìhuì) is the city council of New Taipei City, Taiwan. It is now composed of 66 councillors,[1] all recently elected on 26 November 2022 in the local elections. Along with the Kaohsiung City Council, the city council is the largest local council in terms of seats.
New Taipei City Council 新北市議會 | |
|---|---|
| 4rd New Taipei City Council | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | December 25, 2010 |
| Preceded by | Taipei County Council |
New session started | December 25, 2022 |
| Leadership | |
Speaker | |
Deputy Speaker | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 66 |
 | |
Political groups | KMT (30) DPP (28) NPSU (2) Taiwan People's (1) Independent (3) |
Length of term | 4 years |
| Elections | |
| Single non-transferable vote | |
First election | 27 November 2010 |
Last election | 26 November 2022 |
| Meeting place | |
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| No. 166, Sec. 2, Wenhua Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City 220, Taiwan | |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
| Constitution | |
| Constitution of the Republic of China | |
History
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The council was originally established Taipei County Council. On 25 December 2010, it was changed to New Taipei City Council.[2]
Organization
edit- Meeting Affairs Division
- General Affairs Division
- Legal Affairs Office
- Public Relations Office
- Information Management Office
- Administration Office
- Documentation Office
- Personnel Office
- Accounting Office[3]
Transportation
editThe council is accessible within walking distance South West from Jiangzicui Station of Taipei Metro.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 新北市議會 (1 December 2011). "新北市議會全球資訊網". 新北市議會. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "New Taipei City Council". ntp.gov.tw. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- ^ "New Taipei City Council". ntp.gov.tw. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
External links
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