Glossary
The words, without the maze.
Reading aids for profiles and sources. Specific legal meaning depends on the applicable rule.
Administrative attachment
A link for administrative purposes whose scope depends on law. It does not presume control over every institutional decision.
Agency
A general term used for different types of entities. Specific identity and powers must be checked against governing law.
Autonomy
Independence granted by law for administering responsibilities or resources; it does not mean absence of oversight.
Advice and consent
Constitutional legislative participation in certain appointments. It is distinct from the initial nomination.
Public corporation
A public entity with legal identity and powers established in its enabling statute. Governance depends on that statute.
Ex officio
Membership in a body by virtue of holding another office, under the applicable rule.
Jurisdiction
The scope of an institution’s authority over people, subject matter, or territory.
Enabling law
A statute creating or organizing an institution and establishing its responsibilities and powers. It must be read with its amendments.
Municipal ordinance
A municipal measure adopted through applicable procedures. It is distinct from a statute enacted by the Legislative Assembly.
Regulation
A rule adopted by an institution within delegated powers and through the applicable process.
Vacancy
An unoccupied position. It should not be inferred solely from an absent website name or an expired term.