constituteproject.org PDF generated: 18 Apr 2016, 15:22   25. the protection of vulnerable groups and persons. • Subsidiary unit government Article 204 Without prejudice to the other provisions of this Constitution, the following matters are of the exclusive competence of the Provinces:   1. the development plan of the Province;   2. inter-provincial cooperation;   3. the provincial and local public function;   4. the application of the norms concerning civil estate;   5. the provincial public finances;   6. the provincial public debt;   7. domestic loans for the needs of the Provinces;   8. the issuance and conservation of titles of real property with respect for the national legislation;   9. the organization of the small commerce [at the] frontier [petit commerce frontalier];   10. the organization and the functioning of the provincial public services, establishments and public enterprises with respect for the national legislation;   11. public works and contracts [marchés] of provincial and local interest;   12. the acquisition of assets for the needs of the Province;   13. maternal, primary, secondary, professional and special education as well as literacy of citizens, in accordance with the norms established by the Central Power;   14. the establishment of fines and prison penalties to assure the respect for edicts in accordance with the national legislation;   15. internal communications of the Provinces;   16. provincial and local taxes, and duties and assessments [droits], notably property tax, tax on local revenue and the tax on motor vehicles; Congo (Democratic Republic of the) 2005 (rev. 2011) Page 58