The American Civil War took place in North America.
Liverpool City Council has existed since 1880 , when Liverpool was awarded city status .. Liverpool City Council. Liverpool City Council. Prior to this date the local authority was a town council .. Since 1973 one third of Liverpool City Council in Merseyside , England is elected each year for three years , followed by one year without election .. Liverpool City Council. Liverpool City Council. Merseyside. Merseyside. England. England. -LRB- This gap year was the election year for Merseyside Metropolitan County Council elections in 1973 , 1977 and 1981 -LRB- after which the County Council was abolished -RRB- -RRB- Since the last boundary changes in 2004 , 90 councillors have been elected from 30 wards .. Merseyside. Merseyside. Merseyside Metropolitan County Council. Merseyside County Council. wards. Wards of the United Kingdom. Before 1973 , elections were held every year for one third of the council .. The term of office for councillors was three years .