Municipal governments refer to the governing bodies that oversee the administration of local areas such as cities, towns, and villages. There are various synonyms for this term, including local government, city council, town hall, civic administration, and district council. Local government is a commonly used term that refers to the political authority that is responsible for managing local affairs. City council refers to the elected assembly of officials who govern cities. Town hall is the term used to describe the physical building where the administrative functions of the local government take place. Civic administration is a general term that refers to the management of public services and facilities by the government. District council is the term used to describe the political body responsible for managing a particular district within a larger area.