Municipal Service
/ˌmjuːnɪˈsɪpəl ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A service provided by a local government authority for the benefit of the public, such as water supply, sanitation, public safety, or transportation.
The city council is responsible for maintaining municipal services like waste collection and street lighting.
Forms
- municipal service
- municipal services
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Commentary
Typically refers to essential public functions managed at a local level; clarity in scope is key in contracts or statutes involving such services.
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