heemraad

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1)  In Holland, and, until the 19th century, also in Cape Colony, a council to assist a local magistrate in the government of rural districts.
 * 2)  A member of such a council.

Etymology
From. Equivalent to.

Noun

 * 1)  A village council.
 * 2)  In the Netherlands, and also in Cape Colony until the 19th century, a council to assist a local magistrate in the government of rural districts; in the Netherlands with a particular focus on water management.
 * 3) A member of such a council.