These community governments were integrated regionally into a central organization.
Politically, though, community governments seem to have less of a mandate.
He said a single European currency was still possible, but not before 1999, which has been the longer-term goal of community governments.
Now, they said, the 12 community governments had no choice but to follow up their words with action.
Teachers, like other civil servants, are paid by their respective community governments.
The last election for the community government took place on the 10 September 2006 with an election turnout of 73.39%.
In reality, of course, the commission does what community governments allow it to do.
"Federal, state and community governments have become very pro-active when it comes to the environment."
The first stage began on July 1, 1990, when community governments agreed to coordinate their monetary policies.
But more than ever, other community governments seem determined to move ahead with or without Britain.