At higher-level administrative units, governance shall be organised by the Government according to the procedure established by law.
The observance of the Constitution and laws and the execution of the decisions of the Government by municipalities shall be supervised by the representatives appointed by the Government.
The powers of the representatives of the Government and the procedure for the execution of their powers shall be established by law.
In cases and according to the procedure provided for by law, the Seimas may temporarily introduce direct rule in the territory of a municipality.