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==Provincial level== | ==Provincial level== | ||
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Provincial level divisions are the highest level administrative divisions of [[Caphiria]]. There are two types of provinces - standard provinces (''Banlieueregio''), which refers to the mainland territory, and possessions, which refers to any major territory outside of that. The government of each standard province (''provinciarum'') is led by its ''praetor'', who is elected from the citizens of the respective province. Standard provinces hold legal and administrative jurisdiction within its bounds and share "[[parallel autonomy]]" with the central government. | Provincial level divisions are the highest level administrative divisions of [[Caphiria]]. There are two types of provinces - standard provinces (''Banlieueregio''), which refers to the mainland territory, and possessions, which refers to any major territory outside of that. The government of each standard province (''provinciarum'') is led by its ''praetor'', who is elected from the citizens of the respective province. Standard provinces hold legal and administrative jurisdiction within its bounds and share "[[parallel autonomy]]" with the central government. Only by majority vote from [[Senate (Caphiria)|the Senate]] can provinces be formed or dissolved; not even the Imperator has the (legal) unilateral authority to admit a province into the Imperium. | ||
Provinces are headed by an elected official called a ''praetor'' who serves as its chief executive. The government of the province is called the ''provinciarum'', holding legal and administrative jurisdiction within its bounds. | |||
Provinces receive their power and authority from the [[Constitution of Caphiria]], which delineates the admission of provinces, the concept of 'parallel autonomy', and the governance of provinces. Parallel autonomy refers to the unique relationship in which provinces - and by extension the provincial government - are administered directly by the Imperator, who passes autonomy to them through his ''imperium maius''. This means that provinces have their own sovereignty that is separate from the Imperium yet they are directly controlled by it | Provinces receive their power and authority from the [[Constitution of Caphiria]], which delineates the admission of provinces, the concept of 'parallel autonomy', and the governance of provinces. Parallel autonomy refers to the unique relationship in which provinces - and by extension the provincial government - are administered directly by the Imperator, who passes autonomy to them through his ''imperium maius''. This means that provinces have their own sovereignty that is separate from the Imperium yet they are directly controlled by it | ||
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Each provincial government is free to organize its executive departments and agencies in any way it likes. This has resulted in substantial diversity among provinces with regard to every aspect of how their governments are organized, though the Imperium does mandate certain things for the sake of continuity. In theory, the praetor is subservient to the Imperator, effectively acting as his representative. In practice, however, praetors have ''de facto'' authority over their province and the Imperator seldom interferes at the provincial level. Praetors are part of a sub-committee within the [[Tribunal Assembly (Caphiria)|Tribunal Assembly]], an assembly of the [[Corcillum]] responsible for the public administration of Caphiria. | Each provincial government is free to organize its executive departments and agencies in any way it likes. This has resulted in substantial diversity among provinces with regard to every aspect of how their governments are organized, though the Imperium does mandate certain things for the sake of continuity. In theory, the praetor is subservient to the Imperator, effectively acting as his representative. In practice, however, praetors have ''de facto'' authority over their province and the Imperator seldom interferes at the provincial level. Praetors are part of a sub-committee within the [[Tribunal Assembly (Caphiria)|Tribunal Assembly]], an assembly of the [[Corcillum]] responsible for the public administration of Caphiria. | ||
===Possessions=== | ===Possessions=== | ||
[[Possessions and territories of Caphiria|Possessions]] are the major overseas territories under the control of the Imperium. Caphiria does not classify its | [[Possessions and territories of Caphiria|Possessions]] are the major overseas territories under the control of the Imperium. Caphiria does not classify its possessions as subdivisions of the Imperium itself; rather, each is treated in law as a separate jurisdiction. Most have their own legislatures and a degree of autonomy usually exceeding that of the autonomous provinces, including fiscal independence. Historically and legally, possessions are treated as the personal property of the reigning Imperator. | ||
There are 3 types of possessions - overseas provinces, standard possessions, protectorates: | There are 3 types of possessions - overseas provinces, standard possessions, protectorates: | ||
*An | *An ''Overseas Province'' has exactly the same status as provinces on mainland Caphiria, with Caphirian laws and regulations (the Imperium's civil code, penal code, administrative law, social laws, tax laws, etc.) being applicable, but can be adapted as needed to suit particular needs. As integral parts of Caphiria, possessions are represented in the [[Corcillum of Caphiria|Assemblies of Caphiria]] as well as various councils in the national government, use the [[Aureus]], and are afforded all of the same liberties as mainland provinces. Consequently, the local administrations of possessions cannot themselves pass new laws; | ||
*An Overseas Possession is a colony or territory with a semi-autonomous status allowing it to internally self-govern, with the Imperium retaining responsibility for defense and foreign relations. Possessions still follow the same organization of provinces, though the naming scheme may differ based on cultural and historical contexts; | *An ''Overseas Possession'' is a colony or territory with a semi-autonomous status allowing it to internally self-govern, with the Imperium retaining responsibility for defense and foreign relations. Possessions still follow the same organization of provinces, though the naming scheme may differ based on cultural and historical contexts; | ||
*A Protectorate is a | *A ''Protectorate'' is a territory or sovereign state under The Imperium's suzerainty. The state possesses its own political and administrative statute and government, and local rulers retain near-absolute control over the states' internal affairs and the Imperium exercises control over the defense and foreign affairs. | ||
Still, The Imperium retains varying degrees of responsibility in all of the territories, currently ranging from full political control to a largely ceremonial presence. The main reserved matters are the areas of diplomacy, international treaties, defense and security. Possessions of the Imperium still follow the same organization of administrative divisions, though the naming scheme may differ based on cultural and historical contexts. | Still, The Imperium retains varying degrees of responsibility in all of the territories, currently ranging from full political control to a largely ceremonial presence. The main reserved matters are the areas of diplomacy, international treaties, defense and security. Possessions of the Imperium still follow the same organization of administrative divisions, though the naming scheme may differ based on cultural and historical contexts. | ||
== Prefectural level == | == Prefectural level == | ||
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Municipalities are the backbone of local governance and community development in Caphiria. Their proximity to citizens and their deep understanding of local needs enable them to provide tailored services and initiatives that directly impact the lives of residents. By addressing issues such as infrastructure development, social welfare, education, and healthcare at the grassroots level, municipalities contribute to the well-being and prosperity of their communities. Through their self-governing scope of activities, municipalities encourage citizen engagement and participation in decision-making processes. Local councils provide platforms for citizens to voice their concerns, suggest improvements, and actively contribute to the development of their municipalities. This participatory approach fosters a sense of ownership and collective responsibility among citizens, strengthening the social fabric of communities. Municipalities also serve as key drivers of local economic development. By promoting investment, supporting small businesses, and fostering local entrepreneurship, municipalities create opportunities for job creation and economic growth. They play a vital role in attracting investments, implementing local economic development plans, and supporting initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents. | Municipalities are the backbone of local governance and community development in Caphiria. Their proximity to citizens and their deep understanding of local needs enable them to provide tailored services and initiatives that directly impact the lives of residents. By addressing issues such as infrastructure development, social welfare, education, and healthcare at the grassroots level, municipalities contribute to the well-being and prosperity of their communities. Through their self-governing scope of activities, municipalities encourage citizen engagement and participation in decision-making processes. Local councils provide platforms for citizens to voice their concerns, suggest improvements, and actively contribute to the development of their municipalities. This participatory approach fosters a sense of ownership and collective responsibility among citizens, strengthening the social fabric of communities. Municipalities also serve as key drivers of local economic development. By promoting investment, supporting small businesses, and fostering local entrepreneurship, municipalities create opportunities for job creation and economic growth. They play a vital role in attracting investments, implementing local economic development plans, and supporting initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents. | ||
== See also== | |||
== The Ternominal System == | |||
The Ternominal System (Caphiric Latin: ''Ternominia''), also recognized as the Caphiric Coding System for Administrative Divisions, is the standardized convention employed across Caphiria to denote its provinces, prefectures, and municipalities. The system utilizes alphabetic and numeric elements to represent informative identifiers at each of the three administrative levels. There are three codes/identifiers: the Provincial Number, Prefectural Code, and Municipal Code. | |||
Each province is given a number 10-99, which becomes their provincial number. The first four letters of the province are appended to the number, and can also be used interchangeably. As an example, the province of [[Narico]] is labelled NARI and its number is 27. Therefore its provincial number is NARI27. | |||
For Prefectures, the code begins with the initial two letters of its name, followed by two digits. These digits must be a multiple of the province number it is located within. Perlatini Prefecture in NARI27 might be labeled as PE81. | |||
Municipal codes are the most intricate of the Ternominal System. They start with the prefectural code and then append an alphabetic character (A/B/C/D/X). This is followed by a three-digit code known as the municipal number. | |||
The first digit of the municipal number marks the geographical zone. These include: 0 for central region, 1 for northern region, 2 for eastern, 3 for southern, 4 for western regions, and 5-9 reserved for specialized zones or regions. The second digit pinpoints areas based on their historical significance, with 0-4 representing areas of pronounced historical significance and 5-9 for areas with diminished or absent historical significance. The third digit gauges municipalities by their land area or population. Larger municipalities get 0-4 and smaller municipalities get 5-9. The municipal code for [[Castra Osaniovo]] is PE81-X343. | |||
Therefore, the full administrative code for Castra Osaniovo would be: NARI27 PE81-X343. | |||
== See also == | |||
*[[Provinces of Caphiria]] | *[[Provinces of Caphiria]] | ||
*[[Possession (Caphiria)|Possessions and territories of Caphiria]] | *[[Possession (Caphiria)|Possessions and territories of Caphiria]] | ||
*[[Caphirian city tier system]] | *[[Caphirian city tier system]] | ||
[[Category:Caphiria]] | [[Category:Caphiria]] | ||
[[Category:Administrative divisions of Caphiria]] | [[Category:Administrative divisions of Caphiria]] | ||
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