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The Commonwealth is divided into 66 parishes across the three regions. Some parishes have been named for prominent figures in both Cartadanian and Milanais history, and many bear names relevant to their geography or features. Parishes in Milan have their own elected legislative branch, usually called the Board of Commissioners, which usually also has executive authority in the parish. Milan's constitution provides all parishes and cities with "{{wp|home rule}}" authority. The parish commissions have considerable power to pass legislation within their parish, similar to how cities would. | The Commonwealth is divided into 66 parishes across the three regions. Some parishes have been named for prominent figures in both Cartadanian and Milanais history, and many bear names relevant to their geography or features. Parishes in Milan have their own elected legislative branch, usually called the Board of Commissioners, which usually also has executive authority in the parish. Milan's constitution provides all parishes and cities with "{{wp|home rule}}" authority. The parish commissions have considerable power to pass legislation within their parish, similar to how cities would. | ||
Milan recognizes all local units of government as cities, so all incorporated towns are legally cities by virtue of commonwealth law. While Milan does not provide for townships or independent cities like [[Acara]], [[Aleira]], or [[Triessa]], it does allow {{wp|consolidated city-parish}} governments by way of local referendum, though none currently exist. | Milan recognizes all local units of government as cities, so all incorporated towns are legally cities by virtue of commonwealth law. While Milan does not provide for townships or independent cities like [[Acara]], [[Aleira]], or [[Triessa]], it does allow {{wp|consolidated city-county|consolidated city-parish}} governments by way of local referendum, though none currently exist. | ||
=== State government === | === State government === | ||