Advisory Bodies

The Council of State provides authority, experience and knowledge in any matter submitted to it for its consideration; especially in legal matters, rule-making processes and patrimonial responsibility of public administrations. It consists of a president, permanent members, born members, elected members, general secretary and lawyers. Its members are people who have held very important positions in the State (for example, presidents or vice-presidents), who hold positions of great responsibility or are people of enormous professional relevance.

Their reports are backed by their prestige but are not necessarily followed up.

Economic and Social Council: Independent institution. It is a place of continuous meeting and dialogue between representatives of workers, entrepreneurs and other relevant social and economic actors. They report on the draft laws, which are subject to consultation by the Government and carry out studies on social and economic issues.