Constitution of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Article 110

In the following matters, the hsien shall have the power of legislation and administration:1. Hsien education, public health, industries and communications;2. Management and disposal of hsien property;3. Hsien-operated enterprises;4. Hsien cooperative enterprises;5. Hsien agriculture and forestry, water conservancy, fishery, animal husbandry and public works;6. Hsien finance and revenues;7. Hsien debts;8. Hsien banks;9. Administration of hsien police and defense;10. Hsien charitable and public welfare works; and11. Other matters delegated to the hsien in accordance with national laws and provincial Self-Government Regulations.Except as otherwise provided by law, any of the matters enumerated in the various items of the preceding paragraph, in so far as it covers two or more hsien, may be undertaken jointly by the hsien concerned.