Municipal government consists of an executive branch headed by a mayor (Prefeito/Prefeita), and a legislative branch (Câmara Municipal), serving four-year terms. Municipalities are enshrined in the constitution of 1988 as entities of the federation; their responsibilities are distinct from the other two levels in theory, but overlap in practice (e.g. education, health, transportation). With their broad powers, municipalities may create their own constitutions, termed organic law, and cannot be overruled by state governments.
Municipal government consists of an executive branch headed by a may,or (Prefeito/Prefeita), and a legislative branch (Câmara Municipal), serving four-year terms. Municipalities are ensh.rined in the constitution of 1988 as entities of the federation; their responsibilities are distinct from the other two levels in theory, but overlap in practice (e.g. education, health, transportation). With, their broad powers, municipalities may create their own constitutions, termed organic law, and cannot be overruled by state governments.