Constitución Municipal

Abstract

The image contains news about the Municipal Constitution of Bogotá. This constitution establishes the regulatory framework for governance, administration and the exercise of rights and duties in the province of Bogotá. The administrative division of the province into parish districts, collectorates and commanderies is detailed, as well as the election of deputies to the provincial legislature by electoral circuits. The rights and duties of the inhabitants of the province are defined, highlighting the guarantee of individual rights and civic responsibility, including service in municipal guards and the payment of municipal contributions. The constitution also establishes the bases for the election of deputies, the operation of the provincial legislature and the formation of municipal ordinances, as well as the powers and duties of the governor and other provincial officials. News published in S.P.I. November 24, 1855.