municipal administration
/ˌmjuː.nɪˈsɪp.əl ˌæd.mɪn.ˈstreɪ.ʃən/ · mu·ni·cip·al ad·min·is·tra·tion
noun
- The organized management, policies, and services carried out by a city or town's governing body. The municipal administration approved a new recycling program to reduce waste across the city.
- The collective staff and officials who oversee local public services and regulatory functions. After the election, the municipal administration hired additional planners to address traffic congestion.
Synonyms
local governmentcity administrationmunicipal governmentcivic administrationtown managementurban governancemunicipal authoritylocal authority
Antonyms
Did you know? The term gained prominence during the 19th‑century municipal reform movement in the United States, when cities began professionalizing their administrative structures to combat corruption and improve public services.