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== Government == | == Government == | ||
[[File:The City of Imus Government Center.jpg|thumb|left|250px|City-Parish Government Center]] | |||
The governance structure of Amar is distinctive, stemming from its status as a city-parish. The mayor serves a dual role as both the city's executive and the parish's chief executive officer, while the parish Board of Commissioners effectively operates as the city council. Amar operates under a charter city framework, characterized by two co-equal branches of government. | |||
The executive branch, helmed by the mayor, encompasses citywide elected and appointed officials, as well as the civil service. In parallel, the legislative branch consists of an 11-member Board of Commissioners, presided over by a designated president. The Board carries the pivotal responsibility of passing laws and budgets, with Amar's residents additionally empowered to enact legislation directly through ballot initiatives. | |||
Due to its unique city-parish designation and its status as the state capital, the local government retains jurisdiction over select areas situated beyond the city's geographic limits. A pertinent example is the Amar International Airport, which, despite being partially situated in Maria Parish, falls under the sole ownership and operation purview of the City and Parish of Amar. | |||
The Board of Commissioners comprises members elected to represent specific districts within Amar, adhering to a single-member plurality voting system. In the event of the mayor's vacancy due to death or resignation, the President of the Board of Commissioners assumes the role of acting mayor until the full Board elects an interim replacement for the remainder of the term. | |||
Amar's representation in the broader political landscape encompasses several dimensions. In the Senate of Porta Bianca, Amar corresponds to the 13th Senate District, represented by SDP Alceu Costa. Within the Porta Bianca Chamber of Emissaries, Amar spans eighteen emissarial districts, primarily represented by SDPs. | |||
On the national stage, in the Cartadanian Chamber of Emissaries, Amar's presence extends across four congressional districts, with the majority of the city located in the 8th, 9th, and 10th Districts. A smaller section in the southwest panhandle aligns with the 3rd District, where Reginaldo Santana (SDP–Aquila Junction) serves as the emissary. Santana's tenure includes a notable stint as the Orator Princeps from 6 January 2025 to 2 January 2029, a role he had previously held from 2017 to 2021. | |||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
=== K-12 education === | === K-12 education === | ||