City Council of Lankhmar
There are 13 members on the City Council, including the Overlord, who presides over them but never goes to meetings. Each District elects an Alderman to the city council. The City council elects a Lessor Lord to serve as a voice to the Overlord. They are council only to the Overlord, who makes all decisions. There are 11 municipal districts in Lankhmar. Each district has an Alderman, who is a member of a municipal council in that district. The high-ranking member of each district, a council member chosen by the elected members with in that district. District Council has 13 members, with one being the Aldermam, who presides over them. The Alderman is elected by the Council and serves on the higher City Council which answers directly to the Overlord. District Council are Elected by the Guilds in the district by secret ballad. The members are also nominated by the Guilds, publicly. Both positions as a District Council member and the Aldermam of the city council are highly sot after. Graft and corruption is Common at all levels.
Structure
- The City Council is comprised of 13 members: The Overlord / King presides over the City Council (but rarely attends meetings), The Lesser Lord, and 11 Aldermen.
- [There are 11 municipal districts in Lankhmar. Each district has a District Council that elects an Alderman. The elected Alderman sits on the City Council.
- These 11 Alderman elect another individual who will serve as a representative of the 11 Alderman as a voice to the Overlord/King. This role is known as the Lesser Lord. The Lesser Lord approaches the Overlord with the advice recommended by the Aldermen. All decisions are made by the Overlord/King who may or may not heed the advice of the Aldermen.
City Council of Lankhmar Organization Chart by Chad Watson via World Anvil
Culture
The role as a City Councilman is well esteemed and highly sought after. As such, the process of becoming nominated and elected to the City Council is rife with bribery and corruption.
Public Agenda
No public agenda exists for City Council as all issues involving the public are handled at the District Council meetings. The City Council exists to inform the Overlord of the material changes occurring within the City of Lankhmar that may be useful to the Overlord in making his decisions.
The advice and opinions of the Alderman, as summarized through the Lessor Lord to the Overlord/King, are considered by the Overlord/King, however his/her decisions are independent and final. The decisions are considered to be part of Kingdom Law and as such are enforceable.
Assets
The City Council is afforded an undisclosed budget and is funded by the Royal Bank.
Military
Royal and City Guard, Royal Navy and Army
Education
The Aldermen have a mixed background in formal education. All are considered intelligent and wise and most certainly politically savvy.
Königliche Weisheit
Founding Date
2377 FK
Type
Government, Leadership
Capital
Alternative Names
The King's Council, The Council, The Royal Council, Shitty Council
Predecessor Organization
Demonym
City Counselman
Leader
Ruling Organization
Leader Title
Head of State
Head of Government
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Unitary state
Economic System
Palace economy
Currency
Diamond in Amber Glulditch, Gold Rilk, Silver Smerduk, Bronze Agol, and Iron Tik
Legislative Body
King Edwyyn
Judicial Body
The Aldermen of the City Council
Executive Body
Royal and City Guard, Royal Navy and Army
Location
Official Languages
Related Ranks & Titles
Notable Members
Cautious
Bi-lateral, Economic and Public Diplomatic Policies are in place.
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