local assembly; local council
Refers to the legislative body of a prefecture, city, town, or village in Japan. Often contrasted with the national Diet (国会).
The election for the local assembly members will be held next month.
The ordinance was passed by the local assembly.
A new ordinance was enacted by the city's local assembly.
The local assembly session is scheduled to be held next month.
He decided to run as a candidate for the local assembly.