Catalan Labour, Economic and Social Affairs Council
The Catalan Labour, Economic and Social Affairs Council (CTESC) is a consultative and advisory body to the Government of Catalonia in socioeconomic, labour and occupational matters. It was created under Law 3/1997, of May 16, and Law 7/2005, of June 8, developed by Decree 43/2007 of February 20 and by the Internal Regulation, which established its new regulatory framework. Functions The main function of the Council is to issue mandatory, non-binding opinions, prior to the corresponding procedure, on the draft bills and draft legislative decrees that regulate socio-economic, labour and employment matters. The council also prepares annual reports reflecting its considerations regarding the socioeconomic and labour situation in Catalonia and the situation of self-employed workers in Catalonia. Composition Article 3 of Law 7/2005, of June 8, of the Catalan Labour, Economic and Social Affairs Council and article 4 of Decree 43/2007, of February 20, on the development of the Law, provide that the Council is composed of thirty-seven members, distributed as follows: The person who holds the Presidency. The First Group, made up by twelve members, representing the most significant trade union organizations (CCOO and UGT). The Second Group, made up by twelve members, representing the most significant employers’ organizations