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1) a town, city, district, with local self-government; the governing body of such a town etc (municipality)

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Meaning:
council

a group of people appointed, elected or chosen to give advice, make rules, carry out plans, manage affairs etc, especially of government

people assembled for purpose

presidency

the office and functions of president; a period as a president

human or group who manages effort of an organization

GOVERNING BODY as in Wiktionary
GOVERNING BODY as in Wikipedia