Basic Law of Governance (issued by the Royal Decree No. A/90 dated 27/08/1412H (March 1, 1992))
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- Jurisdiction
- Saudi Arabia
- Provision
- 9
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceArticle 9
At least two meetings shall be held every year for governors and directors of
districts to discuss affairs of the province. The meeting shall be presided over by the
emir, who shall submit a report to the Interior Minister. (As amended by the Royal
Decree A/21, dated 30/3/1414 H).
Municipal government Article 10
Upon the recommendation of the Interior Minister, one deputy or more with a rank
not less than Grade 14 shall be appointed for every province following a decision by
the Council of Ministers.
Every "Class A" governorate shall have a governor with a rank not less than Grade
14. Upon recommendation of the Interior Minister, he shall be appointed by an order
issued by the Prime Minister. The govemorate shall have a deputy with a rank not
less than Grade 12. He shall be appointed by a decision of the Interior Minister upon
the recommendation of the emir of the province.
Every "Class B" governorate shall have a governor with a rank not less than Grade
12. He shall be appointed by a decision of the Interior Minister upon the
recommendation of the emir of the province.
Every "Class A" district shall have a director with a rank of not less than Grade 8. He
shall be appointed by a decision of the Interior Minister upon the recommendation of
the governor.
Every "Class B" district shall have a director with a rank of not less than Grade 5. He
shall be appointed by a decision of the emir of the province. (As amended by the
Royal Decree A/2 1, dated 30/3/1414 H).
Municipal government Article 11
Emirs of provinces, governors of governorates and directors of districts shall reside
in their work areas. They shall not be allowed to leave without permission from their
direct superiors. (As amended by the Royal Decree A/21, dated 30/3/1414 H).
Municipal government Article 12
The governors, directors of districts and heads of centers shall assume their
responsibilities within their jurisdictions and within the assigned limits of their
powers. (As amended by the Royal Decree A/21, dated 30/3/1414 H).
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Municipal government Article 13
Governors shall manage their governorates within their limits of powers as provided
in Article 7, excluding clauses (f), (i) and (j). They shall supervise the work of
subordinate directors and heads of centers, and ascertain their ability to perform
their duties. They shall provide the Emir of the province with periodic reports about
the efficiency of public services and other affairs of their governorates, as defined by
the Executive Regulations of this Law. (As amended by the Royal Decree A/21, dated
30/3/1414 H).
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