and services developed by the AMB during the term; the approval of laws and regulations, as well as the establishment of the metropolitan services fees. The Metropolitan Council currently comprises 90 metropolitan councillors. Each of the 36 municipalities has a number of members in proportion to their demographic weight. The mayors of the municipalities are ex officio members of the Council, in addition to the councillors appointed by the Town Councils whose number increases until covering the one stipulated for each municipality. Governing Board The Governing Board is the body that assists the president in the everyday work of the metropolitan administration. Tasks are delegated by the Metropolitan Council and the president, with the aim of facilitating the decision making and the work of the metropolitan administration. The Governing Board comprises the AMB president and the metropolitan councillors appointed by the president at the proposal of the Metropolitan Council, and it meets at least twice a month. Members of the Governing Board 2015 - 2019 See also Barcelona metropolitan area Catalonia Comarques of Catalonia Local government in Spain References External links Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona Metropolitan areas of Spain Geography of Barcelona