The Manitoba Legislative Assembly is the province's unicameral legislature, where 57 elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) represent constituencies across Manitoba. Meeting in the historic Legislative Building in Winnipeg, the Assembly debates and passes provincial laws affecting Manitobans. The party or coalition commanding majority support forms government, with its leader becoming Premier. The Assembly's work includes passing budgets, scrutinizing government actions through Question Period and committees, and representing constituent concerns. Provincial legislation from the Assembly directly affects municipalities through the Municipal Act and other laws governing local government powers, funding, and responsibilities.