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City councils

Scope note

Principal governing bodies of cities, having legislative and executive powers such as to pass ordinances, levy taxes, and appropriate funds.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000252686

Broader Terms used

<governing bodies>

Term used for

councils, city

Equivalent Terms used

city council

Created

13yrs ago

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