Grytack City Council
When the Town council was founded, around 947, the issue of most concern was the ability of four distinct racial communities to work together. Thus, representation was guarenteed based on the timelocal demegraphics. Of the total 9 council seats: 2 would be held by Elven representitives, 2 by Dwarves, 1 seat for a Halfling rep, and 4 seats for the humans.
Historically, these seats were heridatory. When the Free Cities of Awsranka formed, the seats became elected positions, but still distributed by racial groups. Since the Call West, many grumble that the Elves are over-represented.
Today the seats are technically held by elected representatives. However, it is normal for elections to be ... predictable.
Public Agenda
The Town Council works selflessly, on behalf of the city to safeguard the Health, Safety, and Prosperity of all the residents of Grytack.
Type
Geopolitical, City council
Capital
Head of Government
Government System
Oligarchy
Economic System
Mixed economy
Legislative Body
The town council meets weekly, sometimes daily as necessary. Town policy or laws may be written and proposed by indiviual council members. A leagal team confirms any changes that might occur, or conflicts with Vantage Territory law/policy. Then the proposal is debated and voted on during a meeting attended by all nine members of the council.
Judicial Body
Each week, one councilmember takes responsibility to hold "small claims" court. Legal representation is availiable for hire, but no mandated.
Once a month, a judge from Vantage arrives to hold court on other matters. Sme months this business is concluded in a day, at other times he may be stuck there for a week or two. The council members serve as jury for these sessions. Again, legal representation is available, and the council members often pay for a team of prosecuting atturneys. Guilds often hire defense lawyers for their members.
Executive Body
The town council appoints/hires individuals to enforce the laws within Grytack. This includes:
- Town Guard (divided into "Day Watch", and "Night Watch"), Comprised of twelve full-time guards including two commanders.
- The Office of Revenues (taxes): authorized to assess and collect taxes, and call in assistance from the guard if necessary.
- The Office of City Management (health, safety, and sanitation.): authorized to inspect and levy fines, and call in assistance from the guard if necessary.
Neighboring Nations
Grytack is a free city within Vantage Territory
Grytack is one of the major towns in Vantage Territory. Within the city boundries, Grytack is self-governing. Otherwise, Vantage Territory policies and laws take presedence.
The city council regards the Thieves' Guild as legitimate.
The Thieves Guild supports several city council members financially. It also pays taxes on: individual members, in-sewerance sales, and net quarterly revenues.
The city council regards the Seamstress' Guild as legitimate.
The Seamstress' Guild supports several city council members financially. It also pays taxes on: net quarterly revenues.
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