local public body; local government
Legal and administrative term for a local government entity in Japan, such as a prefecture, city, town, or village. Used in official contexts.
Local public bodies are fundamentally aimed at promoting the welfare of residents.
この事業は、国と地方公共団体が協力して行っている。
This project is being carried out in cooperation between the national government and local governments.
This local government enacted its own ordinance.
Local governments strive to improve the services they provide to residents.
地方公共団体 refers to local governments like prefectures and cities, whereas 政府 refers to the national/central government.
special local public entity