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In Spain,except in municipalities that operate in the open council system because they have less than 100 residents, the Mayor is not directly elected by the voters. The voters select the Councillors and then the Mayor is chosen from those that were at the top of the lists.

As regards the election of the Councillors, once the number of votes for each Political Formation has been counted, each Political Formation is allocated a number of Councillors using the D´Hont method.
The elected Councillors make up the so-called Municipal corporation which then

The Association of Independent Workers of Auto Lanzarote Tourism introduced Wednesday in Playa Blanca the new offices. The facilities, which have been donated by the Ayuntamiento, are refurbished and adapted to new technologies.

Also they presentated their the new website for online taxi reservations , which is already being tested and will soon be operational "one hundred percent" under "taxitourlanzarote.com." This page is designed for tourists and residents to book a taxi and even make payment through it. For this purpose, with a payment gateway that includes support for leading credit cards in Europe.

An unrivalled test of strength, character and mind-body excellence. The motto says it all: “Normal limits do not apply”.

Nowhere else is the awesome power of nature to create and to destroy more apparent than on Lanzarote. One of the seven Canary Islands belonging to Spain, Lanzarote is only 120 km from the West Coast of Africa. On this island that captivates visitors with its dramatic scenery, picturesque villages and unique style, probably one of the toughest races in the world is held every year.

Thanks to James Mitchell for the photography

The race is fully supported by the Canarian and Local Government. Club La Santa holds the license for the Ironman Lanzarote Spain and is the organizer of the race.

The 20th Ironman Lanzarote Spain will take place on Saturday, May 21st 2011 in Puerto del Carmen.

As you know, the Municipal Register is the guideline used to draw up the Electoral Roll, and being listed in the Foreign Residents Electoral Roll in Spain is required.

Where to vote?

On the day of voting, voters should go to the Polling Station (Colegio Electoral), Section and Table (Sección y Mesa) indicated to them on the voting card between 9.00 am and 8.00 pm.

The polling stations in

In general, voting is universal, free, equal, direct and secret. Voting in Spain is not mandatory, therefore sanctions are not imposed on those who do not vote, even though they have previously declared their desire to do so.

Voting is performed in Polling Stations (Colegios Electorales), which in turn are composed of Sections and Tables (Sección and Mesa).

On the day of voting, voters should go to the Polling Station, Station and Table indicated to them on their voting card between 9am and 8pm.

The polling card is a document showing the current information listed on the Electoral Roll and identifying the Section and Table for each voter. It is important to note that this polling card does not identify the voter. Voters must therefore use one of the documents, which must be original, that is indicated in electoral legislation:
*Identity card

Lots of people are asking "Why should I vote?" and there are a number of reasons why voting is important.

The truth of the matter is simple........ when you don't vote, you let others speak for you.

We are fortunate to have fair and democratic methods in place for the selecting of political representation. To not take part in the process, or to feel like our opinion doesn't matter, would be to waste the incredible power that we posess.

The power of a single vote is staggering. It is our right to stand up and be counted, and the way to do so is by casting our ballot.

To vote is to: -

Speak your mind
To make politicians listen
For your children
For your community
For yourself
To honor history
To control your future
To stop something
To start something
To win