Its mission is to define and implement policies that promote the development of the municipality in different areas.

Its powers and legal regime are enshrined in the Local Authorities Act

Municipalities have powers in the areas of social action; environment; communications; external cooperation; culture and science; consumer protection; sport; education; energy; rural and urban equipment; housing; land use planning and urban planning; heritage; municipal police; development promotion; civil protection; basic sanitation; health; leisure time; transport.