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This article is about the executive body of the City of Prague. For the legislature of the City of Prague, see Prague City Assembly.
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Prague City Council
Rada hlavního města Prahy
Coat of arms or logo
Type
TypeRegion Council (Czech Republic)
Established8th century
Leadership
Mayor of PragueBohuslav Svoboda, ODS
since 16 February 2023
Structure
Seats11
Political groups
Elections
Last electionFebruary 2023
Meeting place
New City Hall
Website
praha.eu

The Prague City Council, officially the Council of the Capital City of Prague (Czech: Rada hlavního města Prahy (RHMP)), is the executive body of Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is appointed by the Prague City Assembly, who elects the council from their own members. The council has 11 members, including the Mayor of Prague, four deputy mayors, and six other councillors. Council meetings are held every Tuesday, or otherwise as needed, and, unlike assembly meetings, are closed to the public. Minutes are taken of the meeting, which every citizen has the right to inspect.

According to the Act on the Capital City of Prague, the law regulating the government of Prague, the Prague City Council has a similar purpose, status and power as a municipal council and a regional council in the Czech Republic. This is because the Capital City of Prague is a separate type of territorial self-governing entity and is therefore neither a region nor a municipality. The council serves as the executive body of the city, ensures the management of the city according to the budget approved by the city assembly, decides on the distribution of subsidies up to a certain amount, and approves the naming and renaming of streets and public spaces. It also issues regulations of the Capital City of Prague within the devolved jurisdiction.

References

  1. ^ "Elected Bodies". praha.eu. Capital City of Prague. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  2. ^ "Prague City Hall". Prague for all. Capital City of Prague. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  3. "Programy a zápisy jednání hl. m. Prahy". praha.eu. Capital City of Prague. Retrieved 2023-01-16.


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