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'''Pontiac-Bernadotte''' is the capital city | '''Pontiac-Bernadotte''' is the capital and largest city in [[Gristol-Serkonos]]. Formerly an independent city-state formed by an Odawa chief and a minor Gristol Lord, Pontiac-Bernadotte is a historic city that has often played host to Gristo-Serkonan diplomatic summits. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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=== Founding === | === Founding === | ||
=== Asherionic Wars === | === Asherionic Wars === | ||
The Free City of Pontiac-Bernadotte became a front-line during the Asherionic Wars. The combined Gristo-Serkonan Army marched towards the city following the fall of Donnaconna. The fortress around Marin Palace was used a defensive position, providing artillery fire and delaying Asherion's assault on the city. | |||
=== Selection as the Capital City === | === Selection as the Capital City === | ||
Due to its status as the meeting place of historically importance for the two nations, the new Federal Government of the unified Gristol-Serkonos established its seat in the city. | |||
== Government and politics == | == Government and politics == | ||
=== Local Government === | === Local Government === | ||
[[File:Siemens_Crystal_Building,_London.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The City Hall of Pontiac-Bernadotte]] The city is a Federal Crown City governed by a mayor-council government. The structure of the municipal government is stipulated by the ''Federal Crown City Act''. The mayor of Pontiac-Bernadotte is elected by direct popular vote to serve as chief executive of the city. The Pontiac-Bernadotte City Council is a unicameral legislative body, comprising of 75 councilors, representing geographical | [[File:Siemens_Crystal_Building,_London.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The City Hall of Pontiac-Bernadotte]] The city is a Federal Crown City governed by a mayor-council government. The structure of the municipal government is stipulated by the ''Federal Crown City Act''. The mayor of Pontiac-Bernadotte is elected by direct popular vote to serve as chief executive of the city. The Pontiac-Bernadotte City Council is a unicameral legislative body, comprising of 75 councilors, representing geographical wards throughout the city. The city council is seated the New City Hall in the Waterfront neighbourhood of Old Bernadotte. | ||
Pontiac-Bernadotte had an operating budget of $18 billion in 2020, and a ten-year capital budget and plan of $30 billion. The revenues of the city include subsidies from the Federal Government and the two Constituent Countries. The city's largest expenditures are the Pontiac-Bernadotte Metro System and the Pontiac-Bernadotte Police Service. | Pontiac-Bernadotte had an operating budget of $18 billion in 2020, and a ten-year capital budget and plan of $30 billion. The revenues of the city include subsidies from the Federal Government and the two Constituent Countries. The city's largest expenditures are the Pontiac-Bernadotte Metro System and the Pontiac-Bernadotte Police Service. | ||
=== National Government === | === National Government === | ||
Pontiac-Bernadotte is the seat of government for the Federal Government of Gristol-Serkonos. Majority of the federal institutions are located in the Government District and North Quay. | |||
== Urban Region == | == Urban Region == | ||
=== Councils === | === Councils === | ||
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| Old Bernadotte || Example || Example || 1Q | | Old Bernadotte || Example || Example || 1Q | ||
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[[Category:Gristol-Serkonos]] | |||
Latest revision as of 06:39, 10 March 2024
Pontiac-Bernadotte | |
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Federal Crown City | |
  Top: Palace of the People Second Row: Skyline, Lauzon Plaza Third Row: Terminal 2 of PBIA, The National Monument of Heroes Bottom: Financial District and Skyline of Sandvin | |
| Motto: Where two nations converge | |
| Country |  Gristol-Serkonos |
| Crown Land | Capital District Region |
| Founding of the City of Pontiac | 1032 |
| Founding of the City of Bernadotte | 1021 |
| Pontiac's Incorporation to Kenhtè:ke Territory | 1056 |
| Bernadotte's Incorporation to the Duchy of Drachten | 1058 |
| Establishment as a Free City | 1465 as the Free City of Pontiac-Bernadotte |
| The Division of Pontiac-Bernadotte | 1866 as City of Pontiac-Bernadotte |
| Amalgamation into division | 2002 as Metropolitan Pontiac-Bernadotte |
| Amalgamated | 2006 as Federal Crown City of Pontiac-Bernadotte |
| Founded by | Miskwaadesi (Pontiac) Viscount Henrik (Bernadotte) |
| Councils | List
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| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council government |
| • Body | Pontiac-Bernadotte City Council |
| • Mayor | Siet Van Wieren (Social Democratic) |
| • Federal Representation | 75 MPs |
| Area | |
| • Federal Crown City | 630.20 km2 (243.32 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,792.99 km2 (692.28 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 5,905.71 km2 (2,280.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Federal Crown City | 2,769,021 |
| • Density | 4,400/km2 (11,000/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 4,899,287 |
| • Urban density | 2,700/km2 (7,100/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 8,262,544 |
| • Metro density | 1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi) |
| Postal Code | 1 |
| Area codes | 812, 912, 917 |
Pontiac-Bernadotte is the capital and largest city in Gristol-Serkonos. Formerly an independent city-state formed by an Odawa chief and a minor Gristol Lord, Pontiac-Bernadotte is a historic city that has often played host to Gristo-Serkonan diplomatic summits.
History
Founding
Asherionic Wars
The Free City of Pontiac-Bernadotte became a front-line during the Asherionic Wars. The combined Gristo-Serkonan Army marched towards the city following the fall of Donnaconna. The fortress around Marin Palace was used a defensive position, providing artillery fire and delaying Asherion's assault on the city.
Selection as the Capital City
Due to its status as the meeting place of historically importance for the two nations, the new Federal Government of the unified Gristol-Serkonos established its seat in the city.
Government and politics
Local Government
The city is a Federal Crown City governed by a mayor-council government. The structure of the municipal government is stipulated by the Federal Crown City Act. The mayor of Pontiac-Bernadotte is elected by direct popular vote to serve as chief executive of the city. The Pontiac-Bernadotte City Council is a unicameral legislative body, comprising of 75 councilors, representing geographical wards throughout the city. The city council is seated the New City Hall in the Waterfront neighbourhood of Old Bernadotte.
Pontiac-Bernadotte had an operating budget of $18 billion in 2020, and a ten-year capital budget and plan of $30 billion. The revenues of the city include subsidies from the Federal Government and the two Constituent Countries. The city's largest expenditures are the Pontiac-Bernadotte Metro System and the Pontiac-Bernadotte Police Service.
National Government
Pontiac-Bernadotte is the seat of government for the Federal Government of Gristol-Serkonos. Majority of the federal institutions are located in the Government District and North Quay.
Urban Region
Councils
| Local Councils | Inhabitants | Area | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government District | Example | Example | 1W |
| North Quay | Example | Example | 1X |
| Reinforsheien | Example | Example | 1E |
| Nordhagen | Example | Example | 1Y |
| Sandvin | Example | Example | 1B |
| Apontigoumy | Example | Example | 1T |
| Michilimackinac | Example | Example | 1L |
| Shabawywyagun | Example | Example | 1C |
| Old Pontiac | Example | Example | 1S |
| Old Bernadotte | Example | Example | 1Q |