The subdivisions of the imperial state is administrative in nature: the political power is held by the central government State and by the whole Empire. Municipalities, Provinces, Governorates and Autonomous Cities are a sequence of levels of government, according to a hierarchical system, beginning from the top until they invest all Empire. Heads of local governments are appointed by the Basileus, after proposal of Prime Minister, among the Prefects, and approved by local legislatures. If the legislature disapproves the nominee, it is dissolved.