New Taipei City Council
Legislature of New Taipei City, Taiwan
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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.
Type
Founded25 December 2010
PrecededbyTaipei County Council
New session started
25 December 2022New Taipei City Council 新北市議會 | |
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| 4rd New Taipei City Council | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 25 December 2010 |
| Preceded by | Taipei County Council |
New session started | 25 December 2022 |
| Leadership | |
Speaker | |
Deputy Speaker | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 66 |
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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 25°1′36.6″N 121°28′16.1″E | |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
| Constitution | |
| Constitution of the Republic of China | |
History
The council was originally established Taipei County Council. On 25 December 2010, it was changed to New Taipei City Council.[2]
Organization
- 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
The council is accessible within walking distance South West from Jiangzicui Station of Taipei Metro.
