Administration structure of Nakhchivan

Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic is an autonomous state within the Azerbaijan Republic. In accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan adopted by referendum in November 12, 1995 Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic is an integral part of Republic of Azerbaijan and its status is determined by his Constitution. The legislative power in the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic is implemented by the parliament of Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic - the Supreme Assembly, the executive power by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic, the judicial power  by the courts of the Autonomous Republic. According to the Constitution, the Chairman of the Supreme Assembly of the Autonomous Republic is the top official of Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic. He is elected at the Supreme Assembly. Supreme Assembly of Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic consists of 45 deputies. Cities and district units of the autonomous republic are governed by the executive powers. The heads of the executive powers are appointed by President of the Republic of Azerbaijan upon the recommendation of the Chairman of Supreme Majlis of Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic. Local authorities - municipalities are functioning in Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic, too