Description of Electoral System:

(Courtesy of IFES election guide)

The monarchies are hereditary. In the General Council of the Valleys (Consell General de las Valls), 14 members are elected by simple majority to serve 4-year terms and 14 members are elected by proportional representation to serve 4-year terms. Members are elected by direct popular vote to serve four-year terms. 14 members are elected by simple majority vote in multi-member constituencies and the remaining 14 members are elected by a system of proportional representation from a single nationwide constituency.