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municipalities
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the governing body of a town or city
- The municipality approved a budget for road repairs.
- Citizens expressed concerns at the municipality's public hearing.
- The municipality hires staff to manage waste collection and public services.
- The municipality issued permits for local construction projects.
- A new mayor was elected to lead the municipality.
2
a city or town that functions as a self-governing administrative unit
- The municipality of Riverton includes several surrounding villages.
- Each municipality has authority over its own budget and services.
- The law applies to all municipalities within the province.
- Water supply is managed independently by the municipality.
- The municipality operates under a charter granting corporate powers.