title: Regional Council of Basilicata
text: # Regional Council of Basilicata
  
  The Regional Council of Basilicata (Consiglio Regionale della Basilicata) is the legislative assembly of Basilicata.
  
  It was first elected in 1970, when the ordinary regions were instituted, on the basis of the Constitution of Italy of 1948.
  
  ## Composition
  
  The Regional Council of Basilicata was originally composed of 30 regional councillors. Following the decree-law n. 138 of 13 August 2011 the number of regional councillors was reduced to 20, with an additional seat reserved for the President of the Region.
  
  ### Political groups
  
  The Regional Council of Basilicata is currently composed of the following political groups:
  
  | Party | Seats | Status |
  | - | - | - |
  | Brothers of Italy | 4 / 21 | In government |
  | League | 2 / 21 | In government |
  | Forza Italia | 2 / 21 | In government |
  | Five Star Movement | 2 / 21 | In opposition |
  | Italia Viva | 2 / 21 | In opposition |
  | Lucan Perspectives | 2 / 21 | In opposition |
  | Basilicata Beyond | 2 / 21 | In opposition |
  | Democratic Party | 1 / 21 | In opposition |
  | Positive Basilicata | 1 / 21 | External support |
  | IDeA – For Another Basilicata | 1 / 21 | External support |
  | Mixed group | 2 / 21 | — |
  