Title VIII. The Administration
Article 108
The administration of Afghanistan is based upon the principal of centralization, in accordance with the provisions of this Title.
The Central Administration shall be divided into a number of administrative units each headed by a Minister, as provided in the law.
The unit of local administration is the province. The number, area, subdivisions and organization of the provinces shall be fixed by law.
Article 109
In each province a Provincial Council shall be formed. The members of the Provincial Council shall be elected by the residents of the province in a free, universal, direct and secret election.
The Provincial Council shall elect one of its members as Chairman.
The Provincial Council shall take part in the realization of the development targets of the State in the manner specified by law.
Similarly, the Provincial Councils shall advise the Provincial Government on matters pertaining to the betterment of the condition and the general development of the province.
The Provincial Council shall discharge its duties in cooperation with the Provincial Government.
Suitable salaries for the members of the Provincial Council shall be fixed by law.
Article 110
Laws shall be framed in accordance with the principles of this Title to organize the work of the local administration. One of the objectives of these laws shall be the extension of the councils to the village level and their ever-increasing participation in the local administration.
Article 111
Municipalities shall be organized to administer the affairs of the cities. Municipal Councils shall be established by free, universal, direct and secret election. Subject to the provisions of this Title, matters relating to the municipalities shall be regulated by law.
Article 112
The functions of the administration shall be carried out by the civil servants and other administrative employees.
Suitable salaries shall be fixed by law for the civil servants and other administrative employees.
The rights and duties of the civil servants and other administrative employees shall be regulated by law.
