Provincial Government Statute, 2026

ENACTED by the Koru of the Hokorian State under the authority of the Council of Advisors Charter.

Part I- Preliminary

Section 1- Short Title

1. This Statute may be cited as the Provincial Government Statute, 2026.

Section 2- Commencement

1. This Statute shall come into force on a date appointed by the Koru of the Hokorian State.

Section 3- Interpretation

1. “State” means the Hokorian State.
2. “Province” means a territorial subdivision recognised under this Statute.
3. “Provincial authority” means any body or office exercising functions at the provincial level.
4. “Governor” means a person appointed to administer a province.
5. “Local function” means a function delegated for provincial administration.

Part II- Provinces

Section 4- Establishment of Provinces

1. Provinces exist only where recognised by statute or Constitutional Order.
2. The number, boundaries and names of provinces shall be as determined by the Koru.
3. A province has no inherent authority.

Section 5- Alteration and Suspension

1. The Koru may:
2. create, merge, divide or abolish provinces; or
3. suspend provincial administration in whole or in part.
4. No compensation or consent is required unless expressly provided by law.

Part III- Provincial Administration

Section 6- Provincial Governors

1. A province may be administered by a Governor.
2. Governors are appointed and dismissed by the Koru.
3. A Governor exercises only such authority as is delegated.

Section 7- Provincial Bodies

1. Provincial councils, offices or bodies may be established by:
2. statute;
3. regulation; or
4. instrument of delegation.
5. No provincial body has independent authority.

Part IV- Powers and Functions

Section 8- Delegated Functions

1. Provincial authorities may exercise local functions delegated by:
2. statute;
3. regulation; or
4. instrument of the Koru.
5. Delegation may be general or specific.
6. Delegation may be withdrawn or modified at any time.

Section 9- No Legislative Authority

1. Provinces have no inherent power to make law.
2. Any power to issue binding instruments must be expressly authorised.

Part V- Finance and Administration

Section 10- Provincial Finance

1. Provincial administration shall be funded as determined by law or instrument.
2. No province has independent taxing authority unless expressly granted.

Section 11- Administration and Staffing

1. Provincial staff are agents of the State.
2. Appointment, discipline and removal shall be as determined by law or instrument.

Part VI- Accountability and Oversight

Section 12- Oversight

1. Provincial authorities are subject to oversight by:
2. the Koru;
3. the Government; or
4. any authority designated by law.
5. Oversight mechanisms need not be uniform.

Section 13- Failure or Inactivity

1. Failure or inactivity of provincial administration does not impair the authority of the State.
2. Functions may be reassumed centrally where necessary.

Part VII- Miscellaneous and Final Provisions

Section 14- Regulations

1. Regulations may be made for the purposes of this Statute.
2. Regulations may provide for procedures, reporting and coordination.

Section 15- Relationship to Other Law

1. This Statute shall be interpreted consistently with the Sovereignty and Koru Charter and the Council of Advisors Charter.
2. This Statute may be amended, suspended or repealed in accordance with the Council of Advisors Charter.