A county council is the elected administrative body governing an area known as a county. This term has slightly different meanings in different countries.
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Famous quotes containing the words county and/or council:
“Jack: A politician, huh?
Editor: Oh, county treasurer or something like that.
Jack: What’s so special about him?
Editor: They say he’s an honest man.”
—Robert Rossen (1908–1966)
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