Governorate of Syria

The Governorate of Syria (Arabic: محافظة سوريا muḥāfaẓat sūriyā) is the top executive authority of the Syrian Arab Republic, one of the 20 republics (federated states) of the Arab Union. The Governorate oversees multiple ministries and subordinate agencies, which manage public administration and most other domestic governing duties. The Syrian Arab Congress chooses the Governor of Syria, who chairs the Governorate and appoints its members, namely the Deputy Governor, Secretary of State and senior ministers.