South Tyrol [SEP] head of government
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The legislative powers of the assembly are defined by the second Statute of Autonomy.
The executive powers are attributed to the government (German: "Landesregierung"; Italian: "Giunta Provinciale") headed by the "Landeshauptmann" Arno Kompatscher. He belongs to the "South Tyrolean People's Party", which has been governing with a parliamentary majority since 1948. South Tyrol is characterized by long sitting presidents, having only had two presidents between 1960 and 2014 (Silvius Magnago 1960-1989, Luis Durnwalder
Autonomy Statute of 1972, the chief executives of the provincial governments () of South Tyrol and Trentino are called "Landeshauptleute" in German.
The head of government of South Tyrol is elected by the provincial "Landtag" legislature. The "Landeshauptmann" represents the province to the outside and in meetings of the regions with the Italian government. He is also entitled to attend the sessions of the Council of Ministers as far as South Tyrolean issues are discussed. His two deputies have to represent the Italian and German language group