Rotterdam governs both city and municipality, with 14 boroughs. Current mayor is Ahmed Aboutaleb (PvdA). City council consists of 17 members elected every 6 years
Jasna Góra Monastery houses the famous Black Madonna icon and attracts millions of pilgrims annually. The 14th-century King Casimir III built extensive castle system protecting Kraków. Olsztyn Castle ruins stand on limestone outcrop southeast of the city
Located in southwestern Los Angeles County, part of South Bay region. Founded in 1905 as Hawthorne Improvement Company by B.L. Harding and H.D. Lombard. Named after author Nathaniel Hawthorne, who shared birthday with Harding's daughter
Councillor is an elected representative in municipal or regional government. Title varies geographically, often preceded by "Cllr". Municipal elections held every 4 years
Turkey follows a unitary system with provincial and district governors. Governors are appointed by president without national assembly confirmation. Governors have authority to inspect government facilities and enforce order. Governors can ban demonstrations for up to 15 days
First regions established in Bohemia in 14th century. Bohemia had 14 regions until 1714, then 16 from 1751 to 1850. Moravia had 6 regions from 1569 to 1860. Czech Silesia divided into 2 regions in 1783. Regions abolished in 1862, but authorities retained powers until 1868