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[[File:CaphiriaProvinces.svg|thumb|floatright|400px|The provincial-level divisions of Caphiria]] | [[File:CaphiriaProvinces.svg|thumb|floatright|400px|The provincial-level divisions of Caphiria]] | ||
Provincial divisions 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. 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 | Provincial divisions 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. 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. | ||
Provinces are divided into prefectural divisions, making up the the second level of the administrative structure. Prefectures are governed by a ''praefectus'' (prefect) and are used for administrative, geographical, cultural and political demarcation. Prefectures represent the national government at the local level and as such exercises the powers that are constitutionally attributed to the national government. Prefectures issue ordinances written for the application of local law: to close a building that does not conform to safety codes, or modify vehicular traffic regulations (speed limit, construction permits). They are also responsible for sorting and delivering mail, serve as electoral districts for national elections and as geographical references: for instance in postal addresses and telephone codes. | Provinces are divided into prefectural divisions, making up the the second level of the administrative structure. Prefectures are governed by a ''praefectus'' (prefect), who is appointed by the [[Tribunal Assembly (Caphiria)|Tribunal Assembly]], and are used for administrative, geographical, cultural and political demarcation. Prefectures represent the national government at the local level and as such exercises the powers that are constitutionally attributed to the national government. Prefectures issue ordinances written for the application of local law: to close a building that does not conform to safety codes, or modify vehicular traffic regulations (speed limit, construction permits). They are also responsible for sorting and delivering mail, serve as electoral districts for national elections and as geographical references: for instance in postal addresses and telephone codes. | ||
The lowest political division is municipal and administered according to a system distinct from higher strata. Municipalities, within their self-governing scope of activities, perform the tasks of local significance, which directly fulfil the citizens’ needs, and which were not assigned to prefectures or provinces by the Constitution or law, and in particular affairs related to the organization of localities and housing, zoning and planning, public utilities, child care, social welfare, primary health services, education and primary schools, culture, physical education and sports, customer protection, protection and improvement of the environment, fire protection and civil defence, local transport. Municipalities are led by City Prefects (''Praefecti Urborum'') and are elected every other year by popular assembly of the inhabitants (not just citizens) of the township. City Prefects lead a municipal council, the representative body of citizens and the governing body. Municipalities have administrative departments as offices of administration chaired by the heads (principals). Municipal councilmen are elected for a two-year term in direct elections by secret ballot. | The lowest political division is municipal and administered according to a system distinct from higher strata. Municipalities, within their self-governing scope of activities, perform the tasks of local significance, which directly fulfil the citizens’ needs, and which were not assigned to prefectures or provinces by the Constitution or law, and in particular affairs related to the organization of localities and housing, zoning and planning, public utilities, child care, social welfare, primary health services, education and primary schools, culture, physical education and sports, customer protection, protection and improvement of the environment, fire protection and civil defence, local transport. Municipalities are led by City Prefects (''Praefecti Urborum'') and are elected every other year by popular assembly of the inhabitants (not just citizens) of the township. City Prefects lead a municipal council, the representative body of citizens and the governing body. Municipalities have administrative departments as offices of administration chaired by the heads (principals). Municipal councilmen are elected for a two-year term in direct elections by secret ballot. | ||