Provinces of Gasaria
In Gasaria, provinces are the first-level administrative division, of which there are 9. Provincial authorities have an integral role in the governance of Gasaria, with their jurisdiction including transportation, provincial police and armed groups, and civil services. Although a unitary state, provinces are constitutionally defined and guaranteed representation in the State Congress, the legislature of Gasaria.
Since the Provincial Statute in 1969, Gasarian provinces are governed by directly elected councils of independent politicians, although most are unofficially affiliated, led by an executive titled Chief of Province elected by popular vote. The Chief of Province appoints the provincial member of State Congress to represent the province in national parliament.