Federal District (Georgeland)

The Federal District of Georgeland is a federal territory of that nation, an autonomous district in which Topstad, the federal capital, is located. The Federal District is not a state, but since 2016 has been self-governing within Georgeland's federal structure.  The Federal District is roughly analogous in status to the District of Columbia; however, unlike DC, Federal District residents receive representation in the federal parliament. The District receives four Members of the Georgeland House of Commons and two Senators, elected by popular vote. 

Government

For most of its history, the Federal District was governed by a municipal council and an elected Mayor, with authority over the entire district. The federal government maintained responsibility for the territory's budget, finances and accountability, in much the same manner as a state government would with any city within its territory. From the 1970s, the demand for greater self-government grew, culminating in a 2012 referendum in which residents voted to accept a limited form of self-government, with oversight remaining with the federal government. 

The 2014 Federal District Self Government Act abolished the position of Mayor and the local council, effective from the 2016 district election . The district is now governed by a 21-member Legislative Assembly, elected by proportional representation. Like the states and the federal government, a parliamentary system is used to determine the executive. The Head of Government of the Federal District is the district's chief executive. Unlike a state, the District has no governor, with the ceremonial function of appointing a district leadership falling to the federal Minister for Territories.  The current Head of Government is Jennifer Dugdale , who leads a minority Liberal Democratic government.