parish assembly
Noun
Meaning
parish assembly (plural parish assemblies)
(Jersey, government) the decision-making body of local government, comprising ratepayers and electors of the parish
Examples
A Procureur du Bien Public is elected for three years as a public trustee for the funds and property of the parish and may contract when authorised by a Parish Assembly.
Other posts in parish municipalities vary in length from one to three years and elections take place at a Parish Assembly on a majority basis.