With the approach of independence, power over the regions was given to Nigerian-born citizens, and regional legislatures were established.

On 11 March 2007, elections took place for 14 regional and local legislatures.

Justices of the peace are usually appointed by the regional legislature, but may also be elected.

Belgium became a federal state, with separate regional legislatures.

Bicameral regional legislatures are still technically allowed by federal law but this clause is dormant now.

It is made up of 266 members: 208 elected by popular vote, and 58 appointed by the regional legislatures.

All senators serve four-year terms, though regional legislatures may recall their appointees at any time.

But he said these were small councils that did not represent full regional legislatures, or the people.

The voters will choose members of the national and regional legislatures.

"Against all" also won five of six runoffs for the regional legislature.