Administrative divisions of Packilvania
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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
Government
Each province has a Suvraaniyat aluDominimne (Provincial Government). The luKhanongur designates the boundaries of the provinces, but provides that the Mijhalisgur (Parliament) and the Shultan (Sultan) shall pass statute which determine their powers and the structure of their governments. The Khanon aleRakhat nadine leMakhan aleDominmne (the Provincial Rights and Powers Act) is the primary source of legislation on the functions, powers and structure of the provincial governments. Each Suvraaniyat aluDominimne consists of three branches: executive, judicial and legislative.
The executive branch consists of the muMeer (Governor) and the Mijhalis aleVazeer aluDominimne (Provincial Council of Ministers also known as the Mijhalis for brevity). The Meer is appointed by the Shultan at Rahim amuMakhnifiya muShahitishme (His Imperial Majesty's Pleasure). This means that the Shultan may appoint and dismiss the Meer as he pleases. The Meer has the power to appoint and dismiss members of the Mijhalis as he pleases. He represents the province to the Suvraaniyat luShultaniyat (Imperial Government) and the Shultan.
The Mijhalis is responsible for implementing and proposing legislation. It consists of the Rayeesgur aluDominimne (Provincial Prime Minister more commonly known as the Premier in Staynish and as the Rayeesgur in Packilvanian) and the Vazeer aluDominimne (Provincial Ministers also known simply as Vazeer). The Rayeesgur chairs and convenes meetings of the Mijhalis, presents reports of its work to the Khanoniyat and the Meer, and oversees and supervises the work of the Mijhalis. The Vazeer each have a department and are responsible for administering different areas of the Mijhalis's work.
The Khanoniyat aluDominimne (the Provincial Legislature also known simply as the Khanoniyat) consists of two chambers: the Khama aluShurah aluDominimne (Provincial Consultative Assembly, the lower house) and the Khama aluKhanonifya aluDominimne (Provincial Legislative Assembly). The Khama aluShurah consists of people selected by lottery who serve part-time and are drawn from various constituencies: urban homeowners and rent-payers associations, rural and farmer's associations, chambers of business, the corresponding Province of the Magisterium of Paxism, and universities. They are convened once a year to approve the annual provincial budget, hear the State of the Province Address from the Rayeesgur, debate provincial issues and pass non-binding resolutions on any issue. Outside of their yearly session, members of the Khama aluShurah can holding public hearings on provincial issues, and receive memoranda and petitions from the public which they can escalate to the Khama aluKhanonifiya. They serve for 1-year terms.
The Khama aluKhanonifiya has the power to pass a motion-of-no-confidence in the Meer and the Mijhalis's, forcing them to resign. It has the power to pass legislation within the remit of the authority of the provinces by majority vote of a quorate sitting. Its members have the power to propose legislation, upon being seconded by another member. It can set up inquiries into the work of the executive branch, summon members of the executive branch for Legislative Questions, and demand a report on the government's work from the executive branch. It consists of full-time delegates which are appointed by the local governments (practically elected by the Local Assembly) in proportion to their population. They serve for 3-year terms.
The Khama luWaloof (High Court) comprises the highest court of appeal for matters arising from within the province. It consists of the Qadim meWaloof (Judges) and the Qadim muRayeesgur (Judge President) who are appointed by the Shultan on the advice of the Khomishayin aleTahad leQadimishme aluDominmne (Provincial Commission for Judicial Appointments).
Each Khomishayin consists of former judges, teachers of law at a university, and experienced legal professionals. They advertise vacant posts, receive and assess applicatio, hold interviews and make recommendations for judicial appointments to the Shultan who in turn selects the judges from the list of candidates. There are Regional, Local and District Magistrate Courts which are courts of first instance for general civil and criminal suits. They have decreasing levels of responsibility. They are staffed by full-time Magistrates who are civil servants employed by the Imperial Department of Justice. The Khomishayin aluIhtiram luQadimishme aluDominimne (Provincial Commission for Judicial Discipline) is responsible for receiving complaints about and investigating judicial misconduct and making recommendations either to the Shultan or the Imperial Department of Justice for the dismissal of a Judge or Magistrate respectively.
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 Sultan controls the composition of the Provincial Legislatures by Decree. The Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister for Provincial Affairs is responsible for administering the selection of the members of the Legislatures. Members have immunity when serving in their roles for the things they say insofar as they do not insult the Sultan, Royal family or commit blasphemy.
Members of the Provincial Consultative Assembly are appointed in diverse ways. Some members represent academic, religious, business and other groups recognised by the sate while others can apply for positions. Some members are randomly selected from the population and invited to participate. Members are selected in such a way as to ensure that various geographic, ethnolinguistic, and income groups are represented. A minimum of 30% of the members must be women and 40% must be between the ages of 25 and 35. The Provincial Government is responsible for funding and managing the logistics of the annual meeting of the PCA.
The PLC consists of Princes and Princesses of the Bedonite dynasty, members of the Association of the Friends and Veterans of the Carriers of Mercy, Magisters of the Magisterium of Paxism, members of the nobility of Packilvania, representatives of selected organisations and groups who hold their positions ex officio as well as representatives of the local governments of Packilvania. A minimum of 15% of the members must be women and a minimum of 20% to 30% must be between the ages of 25 and 35.
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 (Rayeesgur 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.