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