Ladin language
The local government system is based upon the provisions of the Italian Constitution and the Autonomy Statute of the Region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol. The "Landesregierung" is headed by a governor, referred to as "Landeshauptmann" ("State Captain") in German (Italian: "Presidente della Giunta Provinciale"). The members of the government are elected in a secret ballot by an absolute majority in the Landtag, traditionally dominated by the South Tyrolean People's Party (SVP). However, the composition of the cabinet has to reflect the proportion of the German, Italian and Ladin language groups. The current coalition government formed by the SVP and the Democratic Party is headed by Arno Kompatscher (SVP).