Administrative divisions of the Oan Isles: Difference between revisions

The Provincial Assembly comprises the unicameral legislative body of each province. They pass, amend and repeal by-laws. They also hold the executive branch accountable by asking oral and written questions and receiving reports from members of the executive branch. The members of the Provincial Assembly are elected through proportional representation via instant run-off voting every four years. However, parties require at least 5% of the vote in the elections in order to have a seat in the Provincial Assembly. Most Provincial Assemblies consist of the [[Pacifist Party of the Oan Isles]] and the [[Green Party of the Oan Isles]], however, the Provincial Assembly of Noamotu is dominated by the Konoa People's Party. The Provincial Assembly can vote to dissolve itself prematurely or it can be dissolved by the National Assembly if an irretrievable breakdown in governance occurs.

The provinces have powers delegated to them by legislation. This means that the National Assembly can take away, change or enhance their powers by simply passing a new law. Furthermore, the National Assembly can redraw the borders of the provincial government's jurisdiction by passing new legislation. Thus, the areas over which the provincial government has the power to pass by laws is determined by the national government of the Oan Isles. To that end, the provinces have the power to pass laws on the following areas within the framework of the law:

* abattoirs

* ambulance services

* liquor licences

* museums other than national museums

* provincial planning

* provincial cultural matters

* provincial recreational activities

* provincial roads and traffic.

* agriculture

* casinos, racing, gambling and wagering

* cultural affairs

* education at all levels, excluding university and university of technology education (see [[Education in the Oan Isles]] for more information)

* environment

* health services

* human settlements

* language policy

* nature conservation

* police services

* provincial public media

* public transport

* regional planning and development

* road traffic regulation

* tourism

* trade and industrial promotion

* traditional authorities

* urban and rural development

* vehicle licensing

* welfare services

The National Assembly can pass a law overruling whatever the provinces have passed. Laws passed by the National Assembly supercede those passed by the Provincial Assembly, thus wherever there is a conflict the National law takes priority.