Under their charters, they are empowered to make statutes, but any changes to these require the approval of the Privy Council.
[1] These constitute more detailed legislation that translates the broad principles enshrined in charter and statutes into practical effect.
Ordinances frequently require or allow the promulgation of regulations which can be approved by lesser bodies.
Some university systems influenced by the UK model, particularly in the Commonwealth, use the word ordinance in the same way.
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