The representative body of local government was the Landtag (Kurländischer Landtag), which consisted of parish commissioners (Kirchspielsbevollmächtigter, Konvokant) elected by the parishes (Landtagskirchspiel, Parochie) by parish assemblies (Kirchspielsversammlung), In the parish meetings (Kirchspielsversammlung) all large landowners of the parish could participate, the executive body - a noble committee headed by a land commissioner (Landesbevollmächtige) was elected to conduct its sessions.
The local governing body was the Landtag (Kurländischer Landtag), which consisted of parish representatives (Kirchspielsbevollmächtigter, Konvokant) chosen by the parishes (Landtagskirchspiel, Parochie) through parish assemblies (Kirchspielsversammlung). In parish meetings (Kirchspielsversammlung), all significant landowners within a parish could participate. The executive body - a noble committee led by a land commissioner (Landesbevollmächtige) was elected to manage its sessions.