The Congress of the State of Baja California Sur () is the legislative branch of the government of the State of Baja California Sur. The Congress is the governmental deliberative body of Baja California Sur, which is equal to, and independent of, the executive.
The Congress is unicameral and consists of 21 deputies. 16 deputies are elected on a first-past-the-post basis while five are elected through a system of proportional representation. Deputies are elected to serve for a three-year term.
The Congress convenes at the “General José María Morelos y Pavón” meeting room at the Palace of Legislative Power in the state capital of La Paz.
Structure In order to carry out its duties, the Congress is organized in the following manner:
Management bodies (Órganos de Dirección): Board of Directors (Mesa Directiva) Political Coordination Board (Junta de Gobierno y Coordinación Política)
Working bodies (Órganos de Trabajo): Permanent Committees (Comisiones Permanentes) Special Committees (Comisiones Especiales)
Technical and Administrative bodies (Órganos Técnicos y Administrativos): Administrative Department (Oficialía Mayor) Finance Department (Dirección de Finanzas) Legal Department (Asesoría Jurídica) Social Communication Department (Dirección de Comunicación Social)
Historical composition This chart shows the historical composition of the Congress of Baja California Sur from the I Legislature to the present. It reflects the party affiliations of deputies at the time of their election and does not account for subsequent party switching.
Total I 197517 8 II 197717 8 III 1980181 10 IV 19831102 13 V 19871122 15 VI 1990153 18 VII 1993783 18 VIII 199621116 20 IX 19991254 21 X 2002386121 21 XI 200521621 21 XII 2008141222 21 XIII 2011421167 21 XIV 2015111837 21 XV 201811011116 21 XVI 202149121121 21 XVII 20244122111 21
See also List of Mexican state congresses
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External links Official website