/* ==========================================================================
   GovEduCouncil - Main Stylesheet
   ========================================================================== */

/* Accessibility: Global Focus State */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.topbar {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
}
.topbar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 38px;
  height: auto;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.topbar__left,
.topbar__right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.topbar__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.topbar__item:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.topbar__item svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.topbar-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding-left: var(--space-3);
}
.topbar-menu li a {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.topbar-menu li a:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.topbar__social {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.topbar__social:hover {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.topbar__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semi);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.topbar__btn--login {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.topbar__btn--login:hover {
  background: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.topbar__btn--dashboard {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.topbar__btn--logout {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
.topbar__btn--logout:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.topbar__btn svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SITE HEADER — Branding only (logo + council name)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-sticky);
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.08);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

/* header__inner: branding left, nav right */
.header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  min-height: 80px;
}

/* Branding block — fixed max-width so nav always has room */
.header__branding {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-shrink: 1;
  max-width: 320px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.header__govt-logo {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.header__emblem {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 0;
}

/* Title group — allows the site name to wrap naturally */
.header__title-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
  min-width: 0;
}

/* Site name: two-line wrap with stylish appearance */
.header__site-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.25;
  display: block;
  white-space: normal; /* allow wrapping */
  word-break: break-word;
  max-width: 220px;
  /* Stylish gradient text */
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--color-primary) 0%,
    var(--color-primary-light) 100%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.header__site-name:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--color-secondary) 0%,
    var(--color-secondary-dark) 100%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.header__council-full {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-weight: var(--weight-semi);
}
.header__title-group .custom-logo {
  max-height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Hamburger — animated 3 bars, visible on mobile only */
.header__hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: none;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: var(--space-2);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.header__hamburger:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
}
.header__hamburger:hover .hamburger__bar {
  background: var(--color-white);
}
.hamburger__bar {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  transform-origin: center;
}
/* Animated X when open */
.header__hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger__bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.header__hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger__bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}
.header__hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger__bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION BAR — Menu (flex grow) + Search (right)
   This is the ONLY search input on the page.
   ========================================================================== */
.site-nav {
  background: transparent;
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

/* Wrapper: menu takes all available space, search stays right */
.site-nav__wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.site-nav__menu-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-left: auto;
}

/* ---- Primary nav menu ---- */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav-menu > li {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  padding: 0 var(--space-2);
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 48px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.8125rem; /* 13px — fits more items */
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: var(--space-3);
  right: var(--space-3);
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  background: transparent;
}
.nav-link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Active item */
.current-menu-item > .nav-link,
.current-menu-ancestor > .nav-link,
.current_page_item > .nav-link {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  background: transparent;
}
.current-menu-item > .nav-link::after,
.current-menu-ancestor > .nav-link::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Dropdown chevron */
.nav-chevron {
  line-height: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  margin-left: 2px;
}
.nav-chevron svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}
.menu-item-has-children:hover .nav-chevron,
.menu-item-has-children.is-open .nav-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ---- Dropdown sub-menu ---- */
.nav-menu .sub-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 230px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-secondary);
  list-style: none;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: var(--z-dropdown);
}
.nav-menu li:hover > .sub-menu,
.nav-menu li.is-open > .sub-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.nav-link--sub {
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-regular);
  height: auto;
  min-height: unset;
}
.nav-link--sub:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-light-blue);
}
.nav-link--sub::after {
  display: none;
}

/* ---- NAV SEARCH — right side of nav bar ---- */
.nav-search {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-left: var(--space-4);
}
.nav-search__form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    background var(--transition-fast),
    border-color var(--transition-fast);
  width: 200px;
}
.nav-search__form:focus-within {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200, 160, 69, 0.25);
}
.nav-search__input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
}
.nav-search__input::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.nav-search__btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition:
    background var(--transition-fast),
    color var(--transition-fast);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-full) var(--radius-full) 0;
}
.nav-search__btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.nav-search__btn svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SLIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  height: 55vh;
  min-height: 480px;
  max-height: 600px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-primary);
}
.hero-slider__track {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
}
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.hero-slide__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}
.hero-slide__bg-blur,
.hero-slide__img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.hero-slide__bg-blur {
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  filter: blur(20px) brightness(0.6);
  transform: scale(1.15); /* prevents sharp edges from bleeding into blur */
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-slide__img {
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-slide__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(0, 36, 77, 0.85) 0%,
    rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.7) 50%,
    rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.4) 100%
  );
}
.hero-slide__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-slide__text {
  max-width: 680px;
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.hero-slide__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.hero-slide__subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  max-width: 540px;
}
.hero-slide__cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* Slider arrows */
.hero-slider__arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 20;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--color-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.hero-slider__arrow:hover {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}
.hero-slider__arrow--prev {
  left: var(--space-6);
}
.hero-slider__arrow--next {
  right: var(--space-6);
}

/* Dots */
.hero-slider__dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-6);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 20;
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.hero-slider__dot {
  position: relative;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  padding: 0;
}
/* Increase invisible touch target to 30x30px */
.hero-slider__dot::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  right: -10px;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: -10px;
}
.hero-slider__dot.is-active {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MARQUEE BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.marquee-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #00244d 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 44px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
}
.marquee-bar__label {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 var(--space-5);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.marquee-bar__label-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee-bar__label svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.marquee-bar__track-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.marquee-bar__track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  animation: marquee-scroll 60s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee-bar__track.is-paused {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.marquee-bar__track-wrap:hover .marquee-bar__track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  from {
    transform: translateX(100vw);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
  }
}

.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0 var(--space-4);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.marquee-item:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.marquee-item__type {
  font-weight: var(--weight-semi);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}
.marquee-item__date {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.marquee-item__pdf svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: #ff8a80;
}
.marquee-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  margin: 0 var(--space-2);
}

.marquee-bar__pause {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: none;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: 0 var(--space-4);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.marquee-bar__pause:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   QUICK SERVICES
   ========================================================================== */
.quick-services {
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.service-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--svc-bg, var(--color-light-blue));
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--svc-color, var(--color-primary));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--svc-color, var(--color-primary));
  background: var(--color-white);
}
.service-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-card__icon-wrap {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.service-card__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--svc-color, var(--color-primary));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin: 0 auto;
  transition:
    transform var(--transition-normal),
    box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.service-card__icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}
.service-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.service-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex: 1;
}
.service-card__arrow {
  color: var(--svc-color, var(--color-primary));
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-8px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  line-height: 0;
}
.service-card__arrow svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NOTICES / CIRCULARS PANEL
   ========================================================================== */
.home-notices-circulars {
  background: var(--color-off-white);
}
.notices-circulars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

.notices-panel,
.circulars-panel {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.panel-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.circulars-panel .panel-header {
  background: #5e35b1;
}

.panel-header__title-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.panel-header__icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.panel-header__title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.panel-header .btn--outline {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}
.panel-header .btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.panel-body {
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
}

/* Notice list */
.notice-list {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.notice-list__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}
.notice-list__item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.notice-list__item:hover {
  background: var(--color-light-blue);
}

.notice-list__date-box {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-1);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.notice-list__date-box--circular {
  background: #5e35b1;
}
.notice-list__day {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  line-height: 1;
}
.notice-list__month {
  display: block;
  font-size: 9px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semi);
}
.notice-list__year {
  display: block;
  font-size: 9px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.notice-list__content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}
.notice-list__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.notice-list__title {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.notice-list__title:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEWS & EVENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.news-events {
  background: var(--color-white);
}
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.news-card {
  border: none;
}
.news-card .card__image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
  position: relative;
}
.news-card__category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-3);
  left: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CHAIRMAN MESSAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.chairman-section {
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.chairman-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
}
.chairman-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.chairman-photo {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 300px;
  height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 4px solid rgba(200, 160, 69, 0.4);
}
.chairman-photo-frame {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  right: -16px;
  bottom: -16px;
  border: 3px solid var(--color-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  z-index: 1;
}
.chairman-photo-dots {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(200, 160, 69, 0.3) 1px,
    transparent 1px
  );
  background-size: 12px 12px;
  z-index: 0;
}
.chairman-photo-placeholder {
  width: 280px;
  height: 320px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.chairman-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semi);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.chairman-eyebrow__line {
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
}
.chairman-quote {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-8);
}
.chairman-quote__mark {
  font-size: 6rem;
  line-height: 0.5;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  opacity: 0.5;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.chairman-quote__text {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-style: italic;
}
.chairman-name {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.chairman-designation {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.chairman-signature {
  opacity: 0.6;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANNOUNCEMENTS TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
.announcements-section {
  background: var(--color-off-white);
}
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    var(--color-primary),
    var(--color-secondary)
  );
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 45%;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.timeline-item--left {
  left: 0;
  text-align: right;
}
.timeline-item--right {
  left: 55%;
  text-align: left;
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--color-primary);
  top: var(--space-4);
}
.timeline-item--left .timeline-dot {
  right: -28px;
}
.timeline-item--right .timeline-dot {
  left: -28px;
}

.timeline-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-left: 4px solid;
  transition:
    transform var(--transition-normal),
    box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}
.timeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.timeline-card__type {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.timeline-card__date {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.timeline-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semi);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.timeline-card__title a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.timeline-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DOWNLOADS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.downloads-section {
  background: var(--color-light-blue);
}
.downloads-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.download-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.download-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--dl-color, var(--color-primary));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.download-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--dl-color, var(--color-primary));
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.download-card:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.download-card__icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.download-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.download-card__count {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex: 1;
}
.download-card__arrow {
  color: var(--dl-color, var(--color-primary));
  line-height: 0;
}
.download-card__arrow svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHOTO GALLERY
   ========================================================================== */
.photo-gallery {
  background: var(--color-off-white);
}

.gallery-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.gallery-filter {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.gallery-filter:hover,
.gallery-filter.is-active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.gallery-item.hidden {
  display: none;
}
.gallery-item__link {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.gallery-item__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.gallery-item__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--color-overlay);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-white);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}
.gallery-item__title {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semi);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 var(--space-4);
}

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-modal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.lightbox-modal[hidden] {
  display: none;
}
.lightbox-modal__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.lightbox-modal__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.lightbox-modal__img {
  max-width: 80vw;
  max-height: 75vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}
.lightbox-modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--color-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.lightbox-modal__close:hover {
  background: #c62828;
  border-color: #c62828;
}
.lightbox-modal__close svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.lightbox-modal__arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--color-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.lightbox-modal__arrow:hover {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.lightbox-modal__arrow--prev {
  left: -70px;
}
.lightbox-modal__arrow--next {
  right: -70px;
}

.lightbox-modal__caption {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}
.lightbox-modal__title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semi);
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.lightbox-modal__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero--inner {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--color-primary) 0%,
    var(--color-primary-light) 100%
  );
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: var(--space-10) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero--inner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(200, 160, 69, 0.08);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero__title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}
.page-hero--inner .breadcrumbs {
  padding: 0;
}
.page-hero--inner .breadcrumbs,
.page-hero--inner .breadcrumbs a,
.page-hero--inner .breadcrumbs .sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.page-hero--inner .breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.page-hero--inner .breadcrumbs .current {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTENT + SIDEBAR LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.content-with-sidebar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  align-items: start;
}
.main-content {
  min-width: 0;
}

/* Single post entry styles */
.single-post__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.single-post__date,
.single-post__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.single-post__date svg,
.single-post__author svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}
.single-post__thumb {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.single-post__img {
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.entry-content {
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
}
.entry-content p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.entry-content h2,
.entry-content h3,
.entry-content h4 {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}
.entry-content a {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.single-post__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.single-post__nav {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.single-post__next {
  text-align: right;
}
.single-nav-link {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-normal);
}
.single-nav-link:hover {
  /* Keep border-color static, only animating text and icon inside */
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}
.single-nav-link__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  transition:
    color var(--transition-normal),
    transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.single-nav-link__title {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semi);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition:
    color var(--transition-normal),
    transform var(--transition-normal);
}

/* Hover effects focusing on the text elements */
.single-nav-link:hover .single-nav-link__title {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}
.single-nav-link:hover .single-nav-link__label {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* Subtle micro-animations to slide indicators outward */
.single-post__prev .single-nav-link:hover .single-nav-link__label,
.single-post__prev .single-nav-link:hover .single-nav-link__title {
  transform: translateX(-4px);
}
.single-post__next .single-nav-link:hover .single-nav-link__label,
.single-post__next .single-nav-link:hover .single-nav-link__title {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Archive grid */
.archive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.archive-card .card__body {
  padding: var(--space-5);
}
.archive-table__title {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.archive-table__title:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Search */
.search-results__count {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.search-bar-wrap {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SIDEBAR WIDGET AREA
   ========================================================================== */
.widget-area {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.widget {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.widget__title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.widget-notice-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.widget-notice-list li {
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.widget-notice-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.widget-notice-list a {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.widget-notice-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.widget-notice-list small {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.widget-contact-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.widget-contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.widget-contact-list svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.widget-contact-list a {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

/* Search form */
.search-form {
  display: flex;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.search-form .search-field {
  flex: 1;
  padding: var(--space-3);
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.search-form .search-submit {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border: none;
  color: white;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}
.footer__wave {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: -2px;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
}
.footer__wave svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 60px;
  display: block;
}
.footer__main {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-10);
}
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-10);
}
.footer__logo-area {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.footer__logo-area .custom-logo {
  max-height: 76px;
  width: auto;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.footer__govt-logo {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer__govt-logo:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}
.footer__site-name {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.3;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
  width: 100%;
}
.footer__council-name {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semi);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.footer__about-text {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
  max-width: 280px;
}

.footer__social {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
}
.footer__social-link {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer__social-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer__heading {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer__nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer__nav-list li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.footer__nav-list a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer__nav-list a::before {
  content: "›";
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1;
}
.footer__nav-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  padding-left: var(--space-2);
}

.footer__contact-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer__contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.footer__contact-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.footer__contact-item a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.footer__contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.footer__visitor {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.footer__visitor-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.footer__visitor-count {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
}

.footer__bottom {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.footer__bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.footer__powered a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.footer__powered a:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ERROR 404
   ========================================================================== */
.error-404 {
  text-align: center;
}
.error-404__inner {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.error-404__graphic {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.error-404__code {
  font-size: clamp(5rem, 15vw, 10rem);
  font-weight: var(--weight-black);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.08;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.error-404__deco {
  width: 200px;
  height: 100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: block;
}
.error-404__title {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.error-404__message {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  line-height: var(--leading-loose);
}
.error-404__search {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.error-404__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.error-404__quick-links {
  text-align: left;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
}
.error-404__quick-links p {
  font-weight: var(--weight-semi);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.error-404__quick-links ul {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
}
.error-404__quick-links li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.error-404__quick-links a {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   IMPORTANT INFORMATION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.home-important-info {
  background: var(--color-off-white);
}
.important-info-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .important-info-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .important-info-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}
.info-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition:
    transform var(--transition-normal),
    box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}
.info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}
.info-card__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-light-blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.info-card__icon i {
  font-size: 28px;
}
.info-card__icon img {
  max-width: 32px;
  max-height: 32px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.info-card__content {
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.info-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.info-card__desc {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.info-card__action {
  margin-top: auto;
}
.info-card__action .btn {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COUNCIL MEMBERS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.council-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .council-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .council-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}
.council-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
  transition:
    transform var(--transition-normal),
    box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.council-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.council-card__image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-off-white);
  position: relative;
}
.council-card__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.council-card:hover .council-card__image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.council-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.council-placeholder svg {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.council-card__info {
  padding: var(--space-5);
}
.council-card__name {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.council-card__designation {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.council-card__department {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

/* ====================================================================
   ABOUT SECTION (PREMIUM DESIGN)
   ==================================================================== */
.about-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #fcf9f5;
  padding: 100px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Background Golden Swooshes (Simulated) */
.about-bg-shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.15;
}
.about-bg-shape--1 {
  width: 800px;
  height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #d4af37 0%, transparent 70%);
  right: -200px;
  top: -200px;
}
.about-bg-shape--2 {
  width: 1200px;
  height: 1200px;
  border: 2px solid #d4af37;
  right: -400px;
  bottom: -400px;
  opacity: 0.2;
}

.about-section__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: center;
}
.about-section__grid--no-media {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  text-align: center;
}
.about-section__content {
  max-width: 550px;
}
.about-section__grid--no-media .about-section__content {
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Eyebrow */
.about-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.about-eyebrow__line {
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #d4af37;
}
.about-eyebrow__dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #d4af37;
}
.about-eyebrow__text {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #d4af37;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Title */
.about-title {
  font-family: "Merriweather", serif;
  font-size: 42px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #5d1725;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.about-title::first-line {
  color: #333;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 36px;
}

/* Decorative Separator */
.about-separator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  max-width: 200px;
}
.about-section__grid--no-media .about-separator {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.about-separator__line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: #d4af37;
}
.about-separator__dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #d4af37;
}

/* Description */
.about-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #666;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

/* Button */
.about-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #5d1725;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: capitalize;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.about-btn:hover {
  background: #7a1f31;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(93, 23, 37, 0.2);
}

/* Dignitaries Grid */
.about-dignitaries {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.about-dignitary-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 12px;
  width: 240px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.about-dignitary-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Staggered layout */
.about-dignitary-card:nth-child(even) {
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.about-dignitary__photo-wrap {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  background: #f5f5f5;
}
.about-dignitary__photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.about-dignitary-card:hover .about-dignitary__photo {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.about-dignitary__divider {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-dignitary__name {
  font-family: "Merriweather", serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #5d1725;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.about-dignitary__designation {
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #555;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* About Slider overrides for the new UI */
.about-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}
.about-slider__track {
  position: relative;
}
.about-slide {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeIn 0.6s ease-in-out;
}
.about-slide.is-active {
  display: block;
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Controls */
.about-slider__controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  background: #fff;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  width: max-content;
  margin: var(--space-8) auto 0;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}
.about-slider__arrow {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #5d1725;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.about-slider__arrow:hover {
  color: #d4af37;
}
.about-slider__dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.about-slider__dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(93, 23, 37, 0.2);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    background 0.3s,
    transform 0.3s;
}
.about-slider__dot.is-active {
  background: #5d1725;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}