The House of Assembly is Newfoundland and Labrador's unicameral legislature, located in St. John's, where 40 elected Members of the House of Assembly (MHAs) represent districts across the province. The Assembly passes laws, approves budgets, and holds the provincial government accountable. The party or coalition with majority support forms government, with its leader becoming Premier. Newfoundland and Labrador's unique geography and small population create particular legislative dynamics. Provincial laws from the Assembly directly affect municipalities through legislation governing local government powers, service delivery, and provincial-municipal relationships in Canada's easternmost province.