Constitutional Amendments on Administrative Divisions

Article 1

Apart from the existing administrative levels, the state shall establish the “Distminstratigion” (甸) as a statutory administrative unit. The Distminstratigion shall enjoy local autonomy.

Article 2

The establishment, merger, division, abolition, or name change of a Distminstratigion shall be implemented following a proposal by the central government and the completion of the legally prescribed procedures.

Article 3

A Distminstratigion may, in accordance with the law, exercise administrative planning, promote public works, manage education and culture, and perform other duties authorized by law.

Article 4

Each Distminstratigion shall have an administrative head who represents the Distminstratigion externally, coordinates administrative affairs internally, and is accountable to the Distminstratigion council.

Article 5

Each Distminstratigion shall have a council that exercises the powers to enact local regulations, review budgets, supervise administration, and propose policy recommendations.

Article 6

The method of selection, term of office, and organizational structure of council members shall be prescribed by law.

Article 7

A Distminstratigion shall have basic fiscal autonomy and may prepare budgets and manage revenues and expenditures in accordance with the law. The central government shall establish fiscal adjustment mechanisms to ensure balanced development.

Article 8

Local regulations of a Distminstratigion shall not contravene the Constitution or national laws, and their effect shall apply within the administrative territory of the Distminstratigion.

Article 9

The autonomous status and basic powers of a Distminstratigion are guaranteed by the Constitution and shall not be altered or revoked arbitrarily except through legally prescribed procedures.