Work at the regional level

Bengenese is divided into 22 Provinces, 95 Districts and 568 Communes. Municipalities are special administrative units governed by locally elected politicians. Self-government and federalism is enshrined in the Constitution.

Provinces

The Provinces constitute the primary level of territorial governance in the Federal Republic of Bengen. There are twenty-two Provinces, each established as a public legal entity with administrative and financial autonomy. Under the Law on Territorial Organisation and Administration, Provinces operate according to the principles of legality, subsidiarity, transparency, and democratic participation.

Each Province has a:

• Governor – head of the Provincial Executive.
• Provincial Assembly – unicameral legislative body composed of 15 members elected by direct universal suffrage for a three-year term.

The Governor presides over the Provincial Assembly and appoints an executive cabinet with the Assembly’s approval. Governors are limited to two consecutive terms and must meet strict eligibility requirements, including non-membership in political parties and independence from federal office.

Provincial Assemblies legislate on matters within provincial competence and may adopt internal statutes, provided they do not contradict the Constitution or federal law. Provinces manage regional public services, infrastructure planning, economic development strategies, and inter-district coordination within their territory.

Relationship with the Federal Government

The federal government does not direct Provinces politically but exercises oversight for legality and constitutional compliance only.

In practice, cooperation occurs through: The Federal Chancellery’s Directorate for Local Affairs and Federalism; coordinated implementation of federal laws; federal funding mechanisms and shared-budget programs; and joint crisis management frameworks. Provinces may also enter cooperative agreements with federal agencies, especially in areas such as transportation, environmental policy, and EU-funded projects.

Districts

Districts represent the second level of territorial governance. There are ninety-five Districts across the Republic. Like Provinces, Districts possess legal personality and internal administrative autonomy within the framework of national legislation.

Each District is governed by:

• Government Secretary – head of the District Executive.
• District Assembly – unicameral body composed of 10 elected members serving three-year terms.

The Government Secretary appoints an executive cabinet with Assembly approval. As at the provincial level, eligibility criteria emphasize independence from federal office, armed forces service, and political party membership.

District Assemblies legislate on matters within District competence and adopt local development plans and regulatory measures. Districts function as intermediaries between Provinces and Communes, coordinating services that require broader territorial management than a single Commune but do not necessitate provincial-level intervention.

• Secondary-level administrative coordination.
• Regional service management.
• Local infrastructure oversight.
• Implementation of provincial and federal programs.

Relationship with the Federal Government

Federal ministries work with Districts primarily for:

• Execution of federal legislation.
• Statistical and administrative reporting.
• Emergency response coordination.
• Allocation of national funds and grants.

In federal policy areas such as education reform, healthcare organization, or environmental regulation, District authorities act as implementing bodies under broader provincial and federal standards.

See also

Bengenese territory

Last updated: 15.02.2026