Local government in Vyzera

Local government in Vyzera is a complex system of various jurisdictions and governmental bodies dedicated to the operation of Vyzeran settlements, which can take care of lower level public administration. Codified laws and an uncodified constitution determine the balance of power within more local jurisdictions of government. Local government is considered to be devolved, with both the Vyzeran national government and sectorial governments being able to override local institutions and intervene in the public interest if necessary. Due to the numerous classifications and widely varying needs of local areas, it is difficult to pinpoint a specific trend with local government. Local government is particularly concerned with the governing of cities and towns, districts, settlements, and departments, all ultimately falling under their respective sectors.

Sectorial governments
Sectorial governments possess semi-autonomy with its own executive and legislative institutions, who are able to dictate certain legal powers such as regulation of industry, educational policy, and internal affairs. However, these governments must also answer to the Ministry of Intergovernmental Cooperation, with the Sectorial Administrator serving as a national civil officer. Core worlds do not have separate governments, instead being administrated by the national government itself.

Sectorial Administrator
The head executive of a sectorial government is known as the Sectorial Administrator, directly elected by popular vote by the sector's subjects. As sectors are also considered to be corporate bodies, the Sectorial Administrator is also the chief executive officer of a sector's corporate representation. Sectorial administrators are in charge of implementing national mandates and overseeing the sectorial bureaucracy. Their job is also to manage the various sectorial departments and institutions in order to govern effectively. Their second-in-command is the Deputy Sectorial Administrator, who succeeds to the office in case the sectorial administrator is unable to carry out his or her duties.

Sectorial councils
Sectorial councils serve as the legislatures of their respective sectors, with their formal names varying by each sector. These councils are likely unicameral in nature, although several sectors have adopted a bicameral legislature. These councils partake in the confirmation of sectorial civil appointments, pass legislation that pertain to sectorial operation, provide oversight over sectorial governmental functions, among other responsibilities delineated by national laws of devolution. The members are also usually elected via direct vote of the population.

Central oversight committees
The national government maintains supervision over sectors using central oversight committees, underneath the Ministry of Intergovernmental Cooperation. Their task is to engage in discussion with sectorial governments, present national mandates for sectors, and ensure the efficient functioning of sectorial governments. These committees may also be in charge of implementing self-serving national policy in these regions, when subject to by the central legislative and executive branches.

Settlement governments
Settlement governments are delegated power from both national and sectorial laws, dictating the level of governmental responsibilities for them. However, national laws have trended towards autonomy with regards to a settlement's operations, trumping sectorial laws through supreme jurisdiction. These governments usually contain an executive branch and a legislative branch, like sectorial governments. The head executive of a settlement is known as a Settlement Governor

Military settlements are special in the way they are governed; these planets are subject to military jurisdiction and military legal systems. As a result, there may not be a formally established government as in other settlements.