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=== Administrative divisions === | === Administrative divisions === | ||
{{See also|List of parishes in Porta Bianca}} | {{See also|List of parishes in Porta Bianca}} | ||
The administrative structure of Porta Bianca is divided into 34 parishes, which serve as the equivalent of counties in most other states. Each parish typically has an elected government known as the Parish Commission, which acts as the legislative and executive body of the parish and is elected by the voters. The Commissioners, as they are called, work together to elect a president who serves as the chairman of the Parish Commission. | |||
Porta Bianca | In addition to the Parish Commission, some parishes in Porta Bianca operate under home-rule charters, which allow for various forms of government. These may include mayor-council systems, where a mayor serves as the chief executive and a council acts as the legislative body, or council-manager systems, in which the council hires a professional operating manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the parish. Other forms of government may also be elected depending on the specific home-rule charters in place. | ||
It is worth noting that Porta Bianca's parochial structure is similar to that of [[Milan]], which is one of only three states in the region to have parishes, with the other being [[Montecarlo]]. The parochial system in Porta Bianca, along with its various forms of government, reflects the unique administrative and political landscape of the state, providing for localized governance and representation at the parish level. | |||
Porta Bianca's parochial structure is | |||
=== State government === | === State government === | ||