1. A municipality whose powers, duties, and procedures are defined by statute or law, as opposed to those governed by a charter or general law
The statutory municipality must follow all regulations outlined in the municipal code.
O município estatutário deve seguir todos os regulamentos descritos no código municipal.
2. In South African context, a local government unit established under the Municipal Systems Act with defined jurisdictional boundaries and administrative structure
The statutory municipality in Gauteng was responsible for water distribution and sanitation services.
O município estatutário em Gauteng era responsável pela distribuição de água e serviços de saneamento.