Regional Governments, in the Government of Peru, is a government organization which organizes, conducts, and manages, each one of the twenty-five regions of Peru. It has political, economic, and administrative autonomy in the subjects of its matter. The Constitution of Peru first mandated the establishment of regional governments in 1979. Structure Regional Governments of Peru are composed of two sections. Regional Council The Regional Council is the regulatory and oversight body of the regional governments, with a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 25 members. Regional Presidency The Regional Presidency is the executive organ of the Regional Government. The president is elected by direct suffrage in conjunction with a Regional Vice-President for a period of four years. In addition, it is made up of Regional Management which is coordinated and directed by a General Manager. Election The election of the members of the Regional Council, including the President and Vice-President, is held by direct suffrage for a period of four years. Their offices are unresignable but are revocable. See also Administrative divisions of Peru Former regions of Peru Government of Peru References Government of Peru Subdivisions of Peru