ward council
Refers to the legislative body of a special ward (特別区) in Tokyo, or sometimes of other designated wards. The term is specific to Japanese local government.
Ward council members work as representatives of the residents.
The regular ward council meeting will be held next month.
都議会 is the assembly for the whole Tokyo Metropolis, whereas 区議会 is the assembly of a single ward within Tokyo, a smaller-scale body.
ward assembly member; ward councillor
Compound of 区 (ward) and 議会 (council, assembly). The word follows standard Sino-Japanese word formation.