Refers to the legislative body of a Japanese prefecture. Often used in formal or news contexts.
I intend to run for the prefectural assembly.
A new ordinance was passed in the prefectural assembly.
An extraordinary session of the prefectural assembly is scheduled to be convened next month.
The budget proposal will be deliberated in the prefectural assembly.
prefectural assembly member
Compound of 県 (prefecture) and 会 (assembly, meeting).