| Bangkok Metropolitan Council สภากรุงเทพมหานคร Sapha Krung Thep Maha Nakhon |
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|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | City Council |
| Leadership | |
| Chairman of the Council | Thawatchai Piyanonthaya Since 23 July 2006 |
| Seats | 57 members |
| Elections | |
| Last election | 23 July 2006 |
| Meeting place | |
| Bangkok City Hall | |
| Website | |
The Bangkok Metropolitan Council or BMC (Thai: สภากรุงเทพมหานคร) is the legislative branch of the Administration. It is vested with primary legislative powers as well as the power to scrutinize and advise the Governor. The Council is headed by the Chairman of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (Thai: ประธานสภากรุงเทพมหานคร). The current Chairman is Thawatchai Piyanonthaya since 2006.
The Council is made up of 57 members elected from 57 constituencies (some constituency elects more than one member) based around Bangkok. They are elected to a four year term. The last election was held on 30 April 2006.
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