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).
地方議会の議員選挙が来月行われる。
The election for the local assembly members will be held next month.
その条例は地方議会で可決された。
The ordinance was passed by the local assembly.
A new ordinance was enacted by the city's local assembly.
He decided to run as a candidate for the local assembly.
The local assembly session is scheduled to be held next month.