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Document overview
Establishes the legal framework for status, competence, governance and financial organisation of governorates.
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Scope and exclusions
Applies to
Applies to persons, bodies, assets and procedures expressly covered by the instrument in the field of status, competence, governance and financial organisation of governorates.
Limitations and exclusions
Does not replace municipal licensing, land rights, development plans, sector permits or central-government competence; special and later rules require separate review.
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Official source
Royal Decree 36/2022 · Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs
September 13, 2026
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