Administrative divisions of Packilvania
The administrative divisions of Packilvania comprise the following levels:
| Level | Division type | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Provinces | 8 |
| Autonomous city | 4 | |
| Autonomous territory | 0 | |
| 2 | Region | 93 |
| Overseas territory | 1 | |
| 3 | Municipality | ±500 |
| District | ±30 |
Provinces
The provinces (Packilvanian: leDominmne) have considerable autonomy over their internal affairs and operate more like a federation.
The Governor (Packilvanian: muMeer) is the head of government. He is appointed by the Sultan (Packilvanian: muShultan) at his pleasure. He in turn appoints a Provincial Council of Ministers (Packilvanian: luMijhalis luDominmne aleVazeer) . The Provincial Council of Ministers consists of a Premier (Packilvanian: muVazeer muBas aluDominmne) and Provincial Ministers (Packilvanian: leVazeer aluDominmne). The Premier and the Provincial Ministers oversee the daily running of the provincial government. Each Provincial Minister controls a department and oversees an area of provincial policy. The Provincial Council of Ministers proposes provincial laws to the Provincial Legislature (Packilvanian: luKhanoniyat aluDominmne).
The Provincial Legislature comprises the Governor, the Provincial Legislative Council (Packilvanian: luMijhalis luDominmne aluKhanon) and the Provincial Consultative Assembly (Packilvanian: luMijhalis luDominmne aluSharif). The Provincial Consultative Assembly meets once a year to discuss provincial issues, approve the provincial budget, and listen to the State of the Province Address. It has the power to issue recommendations and publish reports. The Provincial Legislative Council is appointed by the Sultan. In reality the Sultan delegates the power to select members of the Provincial Legislative Council to the Legislative Oversight Council which he appoints directly. The PLC has the power to debate and approve provincial laws. The Governor can sign provincial laws on behalf of the Sultan (who by law retains sole authority to create laws in the country). The Governor can recommend a law to the Sultan to veto.
The High Court (Packilvanian: luKhama luWaluf) of each province has the power to strike down provincial laws which violate the Constitution (Packilvanian: luKhanongur) or a national law. The High Court is appointed by the Sultan. the Judicial Appointments Commission (Packilvanian: luKomishyon aleWzaf leQadimiyat) makes recommendations to the Sultan. Each province has a committee dedicated to screening candidates for it.
Each province has the power to set its own budget with the appropriations framework set by the national government. Each province is responsible for dispensing funds to lower levels of government. Provincial governments have the power to direct or constrain expenditures of lower levels of government within the remit allowed by national law. Provincial governments control education, healthcare, law enforcement, nature conservation, housing and urban development, agriculture and land use, fishing, forestry, electricity, sanitation, internal transportation and water, among others. Provinces receive some funding from the national government but they can raise some taxes within the limits set by national law.
| Province (Dominmne) | Governor (Meer) | Premier (Vazeer aluDominmne) | Judge President (Qadim muRayeesgur) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigaryat | HIH Prince Isham a-Amhoud Bedon | Dr. Iskan Mohal | Marquis Vahoud Isohad of Ebron |
| Mekedesh | HIH Prince Elam a-Amhoud Bedon | Dr. Khadim Sharjal | Marquis Rabaas Garon of Tashkar |
| Iganar | HIH Prince Harim a-Amhoud Bedon | Dr. Luhad Wamdan | Marquis Shahad Wadeeq of Kijal |
| Shakar | HIH Prince Sajahal a-Amhoud Bedon | Dr. Farjil Yewad | Marquis Bedal Suyor of Mansouk |
| Ashura | HIH Prince Idesh a-Amhoud Bedon | Dr. Nohan Jamlar | Marquis Faijal Duwal of Sajahaad |
| Kharyat | HIH Prince Uhayed a-Amhoud Bedon | Dr. Thuhal Banham | Prince Alawad a-Uhayed Bedon |
| Ukanar | HIH Prince Juber a-Amhoud Bedon | Dr. Emal Iqasar | Prince Jabal a-Jibrael Bedon |
| Jumhurikesh | HIH Prince Jibrael a-Amhoud Bedon | Dr. Bismal Ithudin | Prince Ruhaad a-Harim Bedon |
| Fidakar | HIH Prince Ludan a-Amhoud Bedon | Dr. Ashmil Luchar | Prince Gurion a-Jibrael Bedon |
Local government
The local governments of Packilvania are responsible for administering local affairs. They typically, but not always, govern a central urban area and surrounding rural areas. Each city has a Mayor who oversees the running of the city. The Local Council is responsible for handling various areas of local policy. The Mayor is appointed by the Governor of the Province and in turn appoints the Members of the Local Council. The Local Council does not have the power to make any laws except as permitted by the national and provincial governments. In reality, Local Governments are merely responsible for ensuring that the will of the provincial and national governments is exercised within their jurisdiction. Each Local Government has a Advisory Council which consists of representatives from Home Owner's Associations and Renter's Associations. The Local Government is required to consult with and sometimes receive the approval of these bodies before implementing any programs in their areas they represent.
Home Owner's and Renter's Association's consists of property owners and renters in an area. Each community may establish one. Membership should be open all legally permitted residents and juristic persons can participate as well. These bodies can elect an Executive Committee that oversees their daily affairs while the full body of the membership has the right to decide over major issues affecting the organisation and their community. The government is not obligated to consult with residents if they do not form such associations.