common council

American  

noun

1. the local legislative body of a municipal government.

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Etymology

Origin of common council

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

The common council set speed limits south of Grand and Vesey Streets: no faster than “a slow trot or pace, not exceeding at any time the rate of five miles per hour.”

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2010

In Milwaukee, the public safety committee of the city's common council last week began meeting by candlelight.

From Time Magazine Archive

Since most of the municipal jobs are appointive the campaign hinges on the mayoralty and the nine seats on the common council, which is elected at large.

From Time Magazine Archive

Utica's nine-member common council has vowed not to let Hanna make the same move with other city ser vices.

From Time Magazine Archive

Was it the mayor and the common council by passing ordinances about street signs and sidewalk encumbrances?

From Behind the Mirrors The Psychology of Disintegration at Washington by Gilbert, Clinton W. (Clinton Wallace)