Administrative divisions of the Oan Isles: Difference between revisions

Technically lower government is on the same level throughout the country. In practice, there are two types of local governments that jurists and political scientists call metropolitan and basic.

 

* The executive branch consists of the Municipal Executive Council (MEC). The MEC consists of the Mayor who appoints the other members with the approval of the Municipal Assembly. It proposes by-laws, gives effect to national and provincial laws, oversees the daily running of the municipality and develops policies.

* The administrative branch consists of the City Manager. The City Manager is responsible for the technical administration and management of the city. The city manager is a professional civil servant who handles the day to day running of the municipality. Due to the complexities of running modern urban settlements, professionals with technical knowledge and experience are needed. They are accountable to the MEC for their work and are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Municipal Assembly.