By NNN-Prensa Latina
Havana : The provincial assemblies of the Peoples’ Power will be established Saturday with 1,201 delegates elected by 96.89 percent of Cubans who voted January 20.
According to electoral law, those bodies must meet 15 days after elections, to elect presidents, vice presidents and secretaries.
Although a good many provincial delegates were reelected, this does not mean they will automatically occupy the same post.
Authorities from the National Candidatures Commission, composed of representatives from the country’s grassroots organizations, have the task of rigorously evaluating members of the provincial assemblies to promote the most suitable for leadership posts.
In each territory, those working groups have until February 2 to make suggestions to the assembly.
The Provincial Assembly is the highest authority in each province and exercises state functions supported by committees, peoples’ and administration councils, as well as through initiatives and participation of the people in coordination with grassroots and social organizations.
The electoral law stipulates that the Peoples’ Power structures are renewed every five years, all delegates’ term of office, which can only be extended by National Assembly decision.