city council

American  

noun

1. a municipal body having legislative and administrative powers, such as passing ordinances and appropriating funds.

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Etymology

Origin of city council

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

After the city council vote on Friday, the board told the BBC in a statement that it had already made it's decision on Wasserman's future and was instead focused on moving forward with the Games.

From BBC

She called for a "cultural shift" and conversation about the fact the parks groups were even more relied upon after cuts to the city council's budgets.

From BBC

The remaining facade of the building is now in a state of "ongoing and uncontrolled collapse", according to the city council.

From BBC

The effort has earned her a following, a city council ally and a few nicknames: Trashley Madison.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is overseen by Glasgow City Integration Joint Board - a partnership between the city council and Glasgow's health board.

From BBC