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Town hall

Chief administrative building of a municipality

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# Town Hall A **town hall**, also known as a **city hall**, **civic centre** (UK, Australia), **guildhall**, or **municipal hall** (Philippines), serves as the primary administrative headquarters for a city, town, or local municipality. ## Primary Functions * **Legislative Seat:** It typically houses the city or town council and serves as the venue for local government deliberations. * **Administrative Hub:** It acts as the central location for various municipal departments and arms of local government. * **Executive Office:** In jurisdictions with an executive branch, the building often contains the official office of the mayor or equivalent chief executive officer. ## Terminology by Region The designation of these structures varies depending on the region and the status of the settlement: * **City Hall:** Generally used in larger urban municipalities. * **Town Hall:** Used in smaller municipalities or towns. * **Civic Centre:** Common in the United Kingdom and Australia, often referring to a complex of government buildings. * **Guildhall:** A historical term often used in the UK for administrative buildings associated with trade guilds or local corporations. * **Municipal Hall:** The standard designation used in the Philippines.

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🇺🇸 An early look at our town hall and debate series, launching in 2026 (2025-12-18)
"Things That Matter," a series of planned town halls and debates sponsored by Bank of America, will launch early next year....
🇺🇸 Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to discuss key issues impacting U.S. in Feb. 15 town hall (2026-02-09)
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will join Norah O'Donnell for a wide-ranging discussion about key issues impacting the nation in a one-hour town hall, airing ...
🇺🇸 Here’s What to Know About the Los Angeles Mayor’s Race (2026-02-09)
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