Israel is a unitary state with one subnational level of government (255 local governments). Land-use planning is highly centralised with strong oversight at the national level over decisions at the municipal level. The national government influences land-use policies in several ways. First, it has the usual responsibilities for the framework law that outlines the spatial planning system of the country. Second, it prepares the National Master Plan (see below), which is approved by the cabinet. Third, it appoints most members of the six District Planning and Building Commissions and in this way determines the contents of District Master Plans. Fourth, the national government oversees Local Planning Commissions and the plans made by them. In principle, the Minister of Finance has the authority to review all local plans and determines which plans require his approval. In practice, ministerial intervention is rare. Fifth, the national government plans and funds major infrastructure projects.