[3] The 1980 Constitution creates and regulates the authorities that govern and administer both regions and provinces.

Initially, the original Charter established a system with Intendants and Governors as the main authorities.

Later, this design was partially reformed by Law 19097, enacted by President Patricio Aylwin in 1991, which created the Regional Government.

The first of these is the Regional Governor, who is elected by universal suffrage in a direct vote.

[6] The second authority is appointed by the President of the Republic and is called the Regional Presidential Delegate.