http://www.almotamar.net صحيفة إلكترونية يومية تصدر عن حزب المؤتمر الشعبي العام (اليمن) http://www.almotamar.net/4772.htm 2008-05-17 More than seven-thousand members of local councils allover the Yemeni provinces begin Saturday the election process of the capital mayor and governors of provinces in a first of its kind practice, in accordance with legal provisions and accurate organisationl regulation. The elections are aimed at expanding powers of the local rule, enhancement of decentralization and activation of the local authority role in Yemen.