Career
She was leader of Christian Democratic Women (1968 to 1978). In 1993 was the president of Italian People"s Party (1994–2002). She was the Minister of the Public Instruction (1992–1994) and the first woman to become Minister of the Interior in Italy (1998–1999) and mayor of a big city.
On 29 May 2006, she was confirmed with over 57% of votes.
During her tenure, Rosa Iervolino has received much criticism from both the Opposition and the Olive Tree, because of the bad administration and municipal official"s corruption.