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FEDERAL ALLOTMENT CENTER
Federal Allottment Center (FAC) are distribution centers operated by the Federal Allotment Agency where Federal Confederate citizens can exchange Allotment Cards for goods. There are nine FACs in the exohuman community: four in New Kourou, three in Firetown, one in Hope and one in Morningstar.
Each Allotment Center is designed to serve up to 4,000 inhabitants (except of the Allotment Center in Firetown that serves 5.000 inhabitants). To avoid queues, each citizen has a fixed day of the week as well as a fixed time when they are allowed to visit the Allotment Center once a week.
History
The first Federal Allottment Center was opened in New Kourou on February 28 2633 by the Communard government under Supreme Councilor Aisha Patel. Prior to that, the group had decided to phase out the current money system and to introduce a central allotment system.
FACs in Firetown, Hope, and Morningstar followed on January 1 2634.
Building architecture
Federal Allotment Centers are designed to reflect their local environment and the sustainable ethos of the Federal Confederation. While the center in New Kourou is constructed from innovative mycelium blocks, which allow for unique shapes like the leaf-shaped roof symbolizing protection and sustenance, centers in other settlements utilize locally sourced, sustainable materials:
- Morningstar: Built from timber and stone harvested from nearby forests and quarries, reflecting the settlement’s timber industry heritage.
- Hope: Constructed using wood from managed forests along the Arla River and stone from local quarries, emphasizing the agricultural identity of the settlement.
- Firetown: Made from volcanic stone sourced from the active volcano Ralar. Unlike other centers, Firetown's Allotment Center lacks vertical gardens due to the arid local climate.
Vertical Gardens
In all Federal Allotment Centers of the Habitual Belt, vertical gardens adorn the facades, providing abundant fruits and vegetables. These gardens not only enhance the visual appeal of the buildings but also supply supplementary harvests to the community, showcasing the Confederation’s commitment to sustainability and resourcefulness.
Structure and space plan of Federal Allotment Centers
All FACs are structured in the same way.
**Exterior:**
- Security Check Point: Before entering the building everyone entering has to present their valid Allotment Card.
- Warehouse (not public): At the back of each Federal Allottment is a warehouse with two floors and a hand-operated freight elevator for the bearing of goods.
**Interior / Ground Floor**
- Reception and Information Desk: Here citizens find information about the current distribution key for goods and food. In addition, they can ask questions here, e.g. about their allotment cards or vouchers.
- Public Toilet and Washing room: With three toilets and three washbasins
- Grocery Section: Here, citizens receive their Weekly Food Basket (WFB) for breakfast and lunch based on the current distribution key of the year.There are two counters where the food is distributed. In front of them are designated waiting areas.
- Furniture Section:Since heavy goods are often involved, the area has its own exit near the goods issue.
**Interior / Second Floor**
- Household Items Section: Here citizens of the Federal Confederation can get cleaning products, household goods and drugstore supplies
- Miscellaneous Goods Section:Here citizens can get good like furniture, special tools etc, (based on their distribution key)
- Office of the Center Manager: This is where the administrative operations take place.
- Break room:& Lockers For the staff.
Employees and work organization
A Federal Allottment Center typically has 9 dedicated employees for operations. The security of the operation is carried out in cooperation with the security authorities and the Federal Courier Service is responsible for supplying the FACs with goods.
The following roles and personnel exist in an FAC:
- Center Manager: 1 person responsible for overseeing all operations, possibly doubling as emergency personnel
- Center Receptionist: 1 person who also oversees the waiting area.
- Distributors: 4 people (2 for groceries, 2 for the rest of the assortment) for stocking and distribution.
- Warehouse-Staff: 2 people for receiving, storing, and moving goods to the distribution areas.
- Utility Staff: 1 person for cleaning, maintenance, and other miscellaneous tasks.
- In addition: 1 Deputy of the Federal Sheriff for the entry control