From 1 January 2011, in accordance with the Kallikratis plan (Law 3852/2010 ), the administrative system of Greece was drastically overhauled. The former system of 13 regions, 54 prefectures and 1033 municipalities and communities was replaced by 7 decentralized administrations, 13 regions and 325 municipalities. The regions and municipalities are fully self-governed, with the first elections to them having been held on 7 November and 14 November 2010. The decentralized administrations are run by a general secretary appointed by the Greek Government. The Autonomous Monastic State of the Holy Mountain, as an autonomous self-governing entity, is exempt from these reforms.