Meaning of the word "city council" in English

What does "city council" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

city council

US /ˈsɪt.i ˈkaʊn.səl/
UK /ˈsɪt.i ˈkaʊn.səl/

Noun

a group of people elected to govern a city or town

Example:
The city council voted on the new zoning laws.
She decided to run for a seat on the city council.