Capital City
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Capital City, the seat of government of the Small Island Nation, is the economic, political, and cultural heart of the nation. It is the second-largest island, and is home to 75% of the population of SIN.
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Government
The Government of Capital City is exercised according to its City Charter, granted by the Parliament before the Island was even colonized.
The Mayor of the Capital City is the Executive of the city govenment, as as such appoints the Police Chief, Prosecutor, City Architect, Director of Human Services, Fire Marshall, chairs the City Council, and performs other functions required by his office. The Mayor is elected in a direct popular vote by universal adult sufferage.
The City Council is composed of 1 member from each of the 45 wards of the city. The council's power to enact ordinances is limited only by National Law/Writ. Council(wo)men are elected from thier wards in a direct popular vote by universal adult suffereage.
The Judicial branch is exercised by 14 judges. Admission or removal from the Judiciary is determined by standing members of the Judiciary. The original batch of judges were elected at large by the citizens of the Capital.
Regions
The Capital City is composed of 4 unofficial regions, denoted by various aspects of thier human geography.
The Docks
The Docks, also known as Vernon Shores or The Ghetto, are the poorest parts of the capital. They run along the entire eastern face of the island. This region could be said to be the hub of the nation's industry; it boasts a shipyard, three apparel factories, a Quiz Bowl buzzer manufacturing plant, and the Guild of Trinket Craftsmen. The most prevailant economic activity in this zone is warehousing and storage. Most inhabitants of the Vernon slums commute to other parts of the city to work at unskilled and/or menial jobs.
The urban topography of this region differs from that of the city as a whole only in general upkeep and the presence of factories/warehouses along the waterfront.
The Center
The Center is the business/tourist hub of the Capital City. The center of the Center is east of the geographic center of the island. The Center is also home to the city government and some offices of the national government.
