The Council of Westport is headed by the mayor, who oversees the running of the town as well as the Town Guard. Westport also governs the nearby town of Nightwick.
Mayoral elections are held every two years, and the new mayor nominates councillors who will serve alongside them. Despite the vote being democratic, a member of House Westport is very frequently nominated.
There are 7 councillors in the town, though most of these maintain separate jobs outside of government.
Structure
- Treasurer: oversees the town's finances.
- Councillor for Housing and Planning: in charge of general town maintenance and building works.
- Councillor for Transport: oversees maintenance and building of roads and the docks.
- Councillor for Security: is always the same person as the Captain of the Guard.
- Councillor for Waste and Health: manages waste disposal as well as the town's health initiatives.
- Councillor for Trade: manages the town's business and trade.
- Councillor for Nightwick: manages administration of Nightwick and represents the views of Nightwick residents.