La subordinación política de la tierra de Sevilla al concejo hispalense en el reinado de Isabel I

Abstract

In 1479, under the supervision of Diego de Merlo, the city Council of Seville drew up regulations that modified the election of local officials in the towns under its jurisdiction. From then on, every year, ten officials were drawn by lot from among the tax-paying residents (pecheros) to make up local government. These included one bailiff (alguacil), two mayors (alcaldes), one finance agent (mayordomo), and six aldermen (regidores). Aldermen had not formed part of local governments in the immediate past. The lists of eligible, tax-paying residents with comfortable financial positions were organized in “ruedas” which lasted between two and three years. On the other hand, other local officials –notaries public, jurados, corredores and accountants– were appointed directly by the city Council of Seville.

Keywords

• 15 th century
• city Council of Seville
• Territory or Alfoz of Seville
• Catholic Kings
• Municipal councils in territory of Seville