The New Brunswick Legislative Assembly is the province's unicameral legislature, located in Fredericton, where 49 elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) represent constituencies across the province. The Assembly passes laws, approves budgets, and holds the provincial government accountable. New Brunswick's unique bilingual character means legislative proceedings occur in both English and French. The party or coalition with majority support forms government, with its leader becoming Premier. Provincial legislation from the Assembly directly affects municipalities through the Municipalities Act and related laws governing local government powers, finances, and operations throughout New Brunswick.