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Revision as of 06:30, 10 March 2024
Pontiac-Bernadotte | |
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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 | |
| • 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) | |
| • 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
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 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 |