Civil government in Portugal
In Portugal, the civil governments (Portuguese: Governos Civis, singular Governo Civil) are the groups of public administration that represent the government at the district level. Each civil government is led by an administrative magistrate and  the civil governor (Governador Civil). The administrative magistrate is a delegate of the central government.  The civil governor is chosen by the Council of Ministers.  The civil government operated under the authority of the Ministry of Internal Administration.