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  San Marino Country Information
In 1243, the positions of Captains Regent (Capitani Reggenti) were established to be the joint heads of state.
The duties of the Great and General Council are the approval of the budget and the nominations of Captains Regent and heads of the Executive.
The current Parliament and Captains Regent, which confirm the last ruling coalition, reflect the stable economic situation in San Marino arising from having the lowest unemployment rate in Europe, a state budget surplus, and no national debt.
www.irsus.com /countriesinformation/sanmarino_9811_bgn.html   (2267 words)

  
  Regent - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Regent, from the Latin, a person selected to administer a state because the ruler is a minor or is not present or debilitated.
In Iceland, the regent represented the King of Denmark as sovereign of Iceland until the country became a republic in 1944.
Prince Charles of Belgium, regent of Belgium from 1944 to 1950
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Regent   (2480 words)

  
 REGENT CAPTAIN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
It is made up of two Regent Captains that are appointed twice a year by the High and General Councils who choose between the various components by means of a voting system that uses ballot index-cards that indicate the two names that have been chosen by each of the voters.
At the end of the Regent's term of office they are placed under a constitutional and administrative statutory examination that is established by the mayoralty.
Up until around the year 1200 the Regent Captains were known as Consuls, then in 1295 they were given the title of Captain (Capitaneus), he of highest rank and Defender (Defensor), he of country rank.
www.sanmarinosite.com /info/reggenti-gb.html   (293 words)

  
 San Marino (11/98)
In 1243, the positions of Captains Regent (Capitani Reggenti) were established to be the joint heads of state.
The duties of the Great and General Council are the approval of the budget and the nominations of Captains Regent and heads of the Executive.
The current Parliament and Captains Regent, which confirm the last ruling coalition, reflect the stable economic situation in San Marino arising from having the lowest unemployment rate in Europe, a state budget surplus, and no national debt.
www.state.gov /outofdate/bgn/s/11348.htm   (1692 words)

  
 Captains Regent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Every 6 months, the Great and General Council of San Marino elects two Captains Regent (''Capitani Reggenti'') to be the heads of state.
The investiture of the Captains Regent takes place on April 1 and October 1 in every year.
The practice of dual heads of government is derived directly from the customs of the Roman Republic, equivalent to the consul s of ancient Rome.
www.seattleluxury.com /encyclopedia/entry/Captains_Regent   (208 words)

  
 ::Guardia del Consiglio Grande e Generale::
The Captains Regent are pleased to welcome today the Senior Officers of the Guard of the Great and General Council, together with those of the High Command of the Militia, and express great satisfaction at the publication of the volume on the history, institution and development of this corps.
The vitality of this Corps over the years is testified to by its ability to transmit a sense of belonging to the State and an attachment to the institutions and the symbols of sovereignty so strong as to attract new young volunteers.
The Captains Regent wish to reiterate their sincere appreciation for this publication, prompted by the conviction that its circulation within San Marino community will not only be useful to learn the Republic’s history but also to encourage new generations to enter volunteer military corps.
www.guardiadelconsiglio.sm /English/CaptainRegentsspeech.htm   (617 words)

  
 Baha'i World News Service - Nations large and small receive unity message
The Captains Regent of San Marino, Mauro Chiaruzzi and Giuseppe Maria Morganti, who have the functions of Head of State and Government, accepted delivery of the message at a ceremony on 20 February 2003.
Payman had told the Captains Regent that the Baha'is had felt duty bound to present the message as a tribute to the "San Marino tradition, which for centuries has promoted peace in all its aspects and defended peace within all international organizations."
The Captains Regent of San Marino and the Baha'i delegation after the presentation of the message from the Universal House of Justice.
news.bahai.org /story.cfm?storyid=200   (738 words)

  
 Europe 1998   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The Captains Regent hold office for six months and their installation - or incoming, as they say in San Marino - takes place on 1 April and 1 October.
The newly-elected Captains receive the respects of the diplomatic and consular corps and attend the investiture address in the Palazzo Villain.
In the Grand Council Chamber, after a speech by the Official Orator, the new Regents take the oath and receive from the outgoing Captains the white and blue chains of office that are the symbols of their power.
www.aasfn.sm /english/philatelic/europa_98e.htm   (302 words)

  
 San Marino (10/06)
In 1243, the first two Captains Regent were nominated by the Council, and this method of nomination is still in use today.
The Great and General Council approves the budget, as well as the nominations of Captains Regent and heads of the Executive.
The members of parliament are usually elected every five years and are in charge of legislation, justice, and the administration of jurisdiction.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/5387.htm   (2285 words)

  
 ::Guardia del Consiglio Grande e Generale::
Under the special Regulation issued in compliance with Article 7 of Law N° 5 f 26th January 1990, the main task of the Guard of the Great and General Council consists in escorting and protecting the Captains Regent and the members of the Great and General Council in their institutional functions.
Moreover, it is in charge of the flag–raising and lowering ceremony and of the Guard of Honour at the thrones of the Captains Regent.
31st March and 30th September: introduction to the Captains Regent of the diplomatic and consul corps accredited to San Marino and of the official speaker of the investiture ceremony of the Captains Regent;
www.guardiadelconsiglio.sm /English/functions.htm   (398 words)

  
 EBU.CH :: 2006_04_06_radioassembly
Prior to getting down to business at the 12th Radio Assembly, delegates had the honour of being addressed by the Captains Regent of San Marino, the oldest republic in the world which is celebrating its 1,700th anniversary.
In his speech, Nicholas Kenyon, chairman of the EBU Radio Committee compared radio to the San Marino Republic: the oldest media, the oldest republic, as solid as a rock (San Marino is built on a rock), showing resistance in the face of much bigger adversaries.
In response to this, the Captains Regent stated that "[R]adio- TV, supported by ever sophisticated technologies, as well as by [EBU members'] professional skills, ethics and dedication, is all the more crucial to the promotion of mutual knowledge and understanding throughout the world, a precondition for peace to thrive."
www.ebu.ch /en/union/news/2006/tcm_6-43882.php   (173 words)

  
 Marino Human Rights Practices, 1995   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The popularly elected Parliament (the Great and General Council--GGC) selects two of its members to serve as the Captains Regent (Co-Heads of State).
Assisting the Captains Regent are three Secretaries of State (Foreign Affairs, Internal Affairs, and Finance) and several additional secretaries.
Since then, women have served on the Council as Secretary of State for Internal Affairs and as Captain Regent.
www.usemb.se /human/human95/sanmorin.htm   (1411 words)

  
 Background Notes Archive - Europe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
It is certain that the area had been inhabited since prehistoric times, although evidence of existence on Mount Titano dates back only to the Middle Ages.
GOVERNMENT The Arengo, initially formed with the heads of each family, turned its power over to the Great and General Council; today the Arengo is the electoral body.
Principal Government Officials Captains Regent - Pietro Berti and Paolo Bollini (October 1, 1998- March 31, 1999) Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs--Gabriele Gatti San Marino has honorary Consulates General in Washington, DC and New York City, and an honorary Consulate in Detroit.
dosfan.lib.uic.edu /ERC/bgnotes/eur/sanmarino9811.html   (2281 words)

  
 Catholic World News : San Marino leaders to meet Pope
Claudio Muccioli and Antonello Bacciocchi are the joint "captains regent" of San Marino, the heads of state of Europe's oldest republic.
The government's executive branch is led by the two captains regent, who are elected for 6-month terms.
Pope John Paul II (bio - news) made a single visit to San Marino in August 1982, but the chiefs of state of the tiny republic visited the Vatican several times during his pontificate: in 1978, 1980, 1992, 1995 and 2004.
www.cwnews.com /news/viewstory.cfm?recnum=42901   (214 words)

  
 San Marino Government Information
In 1243, the first two Captains Regent were nominated by the Council, and this method of nomination is still in use today.
The Great and General Council approves the budget, as well as the nominations of Captains Regent and heads of the Executive.
The members of parliament are usually elected every five years and are in charge of legislation, justice, and the administration of jurisdiction.
www.traveldocs.com /sm/govern.htm   (894 words)

  
 REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO
CAPTAINS REGENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO
The Captains Regent of the Republic of San Marino express their sincere satisfaction with the convening of the Millennium Summit.
San Marino is committed to the International Criminal Court, it has strongly supported the abolition of death penalty worldwide, and has constantly participated in international solidarity projects to alleviate the suffering of man women and children.
www.un.org /millennium/webcast/statements/sanmarino.htm   (572 words)

  
 The Regent Hotel :: Accommodation in St Ives Cornwall :: Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The Regent, run by Keith and Sandi Varnals, is a small comfortable hotel in the centre of town, enjoying spectacular views over St.
The Regent Hotel, a former sea captains house, was converted to a hotel in 1926 by the well known local Architect Frank Nicholls and has been running continuously as such ever since.
After the war the hotel continued as a small family run hotel and ever since that time visitors have been enthralled by the views from most of the rooms in the building.
www.regenthotel.com   (680 words)

  
 List of Captains Regent of San Marino - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Normally the Regents are chosen from opposing parties.
The practice of dual heads of government is derived directly from the customs of the Roman Republic, equivalent to the consuls of ancient Rome.
Notes: ¹ The six-month term of the captains regent starts on the first day of the month listed (April 1, October 1), unless another date is indicated.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Captains_Regent   (189 words)

  
 Palazzo Pubblico - Repubblica di San Marino
In this room, destined to the parliamentary activity of San Marino, are the seats of the 60 Parliamentarians (Councillors) and the throne of the Captains Regent, who preside over all sittings
On his right are the two Captains Regent surrounded by the Republic’s notables and by some soldiers; on his left stand common people and representatives of the various corporations
Underneath the gallery is a monumental stone fireplace bearing the cots of arms of the State and of the nine San Marino Castles sculptured by the San Marino artisan Marcello Reffi
www.museidistato.sm /Museo_trad/mppub/sala-del-CGG.htm   (181 words)

  
 San Marino - MSN Encarta
A ten-member administrative body called the Congress of State, or cabinet, exercises executive power.
Two people, called captains regent (or chief executives), are chosen from opposing political parties to preside over the cabinet for six-month terms.
The captains regent are elected by San Marino’s legislative body, the Great and General Council.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761565721_2/San_Marino.html   (629 words)

  
 SAN MARINO - SAINT-MARIN
The Captains Regent of the Republic of San Marino would like to express their appreciation to the Italian authorities for the excellent manner in which the World Food Summit has been organized.
This opens a debate at the highest possible level on one of the most serious problems facing humanity, hunger and malnutrition all over the world.
Hopefully, this Summit will signal the beginning of an era when every human being will be able to fully enjoy his right to life and development in a climate of respect for his dignity and in a climate of peace.
www.fao.org /docrep/003/x0736m/rep2/sanmarin.htm   (446 words)

  
 San Marino
The land area of San Marino consisted only of Mount Titano until 1463, at which time the republic entered into an alliance against Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, Lord of Rimini, who was later defeated.
Captains Regent--Gian Franco Terenzi and Loris Francini (from April 1, 2006-September 31, 2006)
Another priority issue will be to increase the transparency and efficiency in parliament and in relations among parliament, cabinet, and the Captains Regent.
www.factmonster.com /country/profiles/san-marino.html   (1483 words)

  
 AAA Go Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
April-Investiture ceremony for the two Captains Regent who are elected by the General Council every six months.
In 1243, two positions of Captains Regent were created.
The posts are still in existence and the captains run the country.
www.aaacarolinas.com /Newsroom/Magazine/MayJun05/MayJun05_sanmarino.htm   (516 words)

  
 Politics of San Marino - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Politics of San Marino takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Captains Regent are the heads of state, and of a pluriform multi-party system.
In 1243, the first two Captains Regent were nominated by the Council.
The Council is equivalent to the Roman Senate; the Captains Regent, to the consuls of ancient Rome.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Politics_of_San_Marino   (982 words)

  
 regent - OneLook Dictionary Search
Regent, regent : UltraLingua English Dictionary [home, info]
REGENT : 1911 edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica [home, info]
Phrases that include regent: queen regent, co regent, regent diamond, captains regent, five regent houses, more...
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 Palazzo Pubblico - Repubblica di San Marino   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The two Captains Regent are the Heads of State and fulfil their mandate collectively.
They deserve the title of “Excellency” but once they have finished their mandate, they preserve neither prerogatives nor titles.
The Captains Regent coordinate the sittings of the Congress of State without any right to vote; they summon, preside over and lead the works of the Great and General Council and of the Council of the XII
www.museidistato.sm /Museo_trad/mppub/capitanireggenti.htm   (100 words)

  
 San Marino,History of the Republic of San Marino from its foundation until its admission to the UN,The small community ...
San Marino is a nation among nations despite its small, very small size.
It’s a republic with a parliament of 60 members, The Great and General Council and 2 heads of state, the Captains Regent who remain in office for 6 months.
It’s located on the Italian peninsula near the Adriatic coast.
www.libertas.sm /Storia_generale/In/History_San_Marino_1.htm   (152 words)

  
 Italy Travel Guide, About Italy Tourism, Italy Tourist Information
The Medieval Days is celebrated every year in mid July and it goes on for a week and is considered the most prestigious event conducted in San Marino.
The investiture of the Captains Regent takes place on April 1 and October 1 every year, which is observed a National Holiday.
They serve a 6-month term and once this term is over, citizens have 3 days in which to file complaints about the Regents' activities.
www.ultimateitaly.com /unesco/san-marino-republic.html   (300 words)

  
 Politics of San Marino
The main issues confronting the current government include economic and administrative problems related to San Marino's status as a close financial and trading partner with Italy while at the same time remaining separated from the European Union (EU).
chief of state and head of government: Cochiefs of state Captain Regent Pier Marino Menicucci[?] and Captain Regent Giovanni Giannoni[?] (for the period 1 April 2003-30 September 2003).
See also: List of Captain Regents of San Marino.
www.fastload.org /po/Politics_of_San_Marino.html   (1020 words)

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