27Sha\u2019b\u0101n 1412H / 1 March 1992
Published in Umm al-Qura Gazette, No. 3397
2Ramadan 1412H / 5 March 1992

The aim of this Law is to improve the standard of the administrative
work and development in the provinces of the Kingdom. It also aims at
maintaining security and order, and guaranteeing citizens\u2019 rights and
freedom within the framework of the Islamic Shari\u2019ah.

The provinces of the Kingdom and the seat of governorship of each
province shall be formed by a Royal Order upon the recommendation of the
Minister of Interior.

Administratively, each province shall consist of a number of \u201cclass A\u201d
and \u201cclass B\u201d counties and of \u201cclass A\u201d and \u201cclass B\u201d districts, with due
consideration to the factors of demography, geography, security,
environmental conditions and communication routes. The counties shall be
under the authority of the Governor of the province and they shall be formed
by Royal Order upon the recommendation of the Minister of Interior.

The establishment and affiliation of districts shall be determined by a
decision of the Minister of Interior upon the recommendation of the Governor
of the province.*

Each province shall have a governor with the rank of minister. He shall
also have a Vice Governor with the \u201cdistinguished grade\u201d who shall assist
him with his duties and act for him during his absence. The appointment and
dismissal of the Governor and the Vice Governor shall be by Royal Order
upon the recommendation of the Minister of Interior.

\u201cI swear to God Almighty to be loyal to my religion, then to my
King and my Country. I swear not to reveal any of the State\u2019s secrets, to
protect its interests and laws, to perform my duties with honesty,
integrity, sincerity and justice.\u201d

The Governor of each province shall assume the administration of the
province according to the general policy of the State and in accordance with
the provisions of this law as well as other laws and regulations. In particular,
he has to:

in accordance with this Law and other laws and regulations;
(b) implement court judgments upon becoming final;
(c) guarantee rights and freedom of individuals, refrain from any action

administer counties and districts, and monitor the work of the
heads of counties, chiefs of districts, and ascertain their efficiency in
performing their duties;

(h) supervise governmental agencies and their employees in the province
to ensure proper performance of their duties with integrity taking
into consideration their affiliation with various ministries and
agencies;

have direct contact with ministers and heads of agencies and
discuss with them affairs of the province with the aim of improving
the performance of agencies affiliated with them. A notice to this
effect shall be submitted to the Minister of Interior.

submit annual reports to the Minister of Interior on the efficiency
of public services and other affairs of the province as defined by the
implementing regulations of this Law.*

An annual meeting, attended by governors of the provinces and presided
over by the Minister of Interior, shall be held to discuss the affairs of the
provinces. A report to this effect shall be brought before the President of the
Council of Ministers by the Minister of Interior.

A minimum of two meetings shall be held every year for heads of
counties to discuss affairs of the province. The meeting shall be presided over
by the Governor, who shall submit a report thereon to the Minister of
Interior.*