n a body serving in an administrative capacity
student council
n (Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine
n a meeting of people for consultation
emergency council
The council then asked Ajinomoto to change the process and recall the unkosher, so to speak, product from the shelves.
But at the end of the council session, Pope John was obviously pleased; the council, he said, enabled him "to hear the voice of the whole Catholic world.
President Barack Obama's announcement of an advisory council for faith-based initiatives is an ambitious task, but stands before a path studded with political mines.
Council members seek to shed secretary duties La Crosse council members soon might be rid of having to play secretary at committee meetings, but the change would come at a cost.
June 13, 2013 - La Crosse Tribune
Council deadlocks on ECDI upgrades The Elizabeth City City Council deadlocked Monday night on whether to award an over-budget contract for renovating the Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc., building, formerly called the Mack Sawyer building.
June 13, 2013 - The Daily Advance
Council members: Driveway deal wasn't clear Bridgeport City Council member Rev. John W. Olson. Photo: Autumn Driscoll, File Photo | Buy This Photo A pair of Bridgeport residents checks out the new City of Bridgeport-owned driveway recently completed to access the waterfront home of Mark IV Construction owner Manuel Moutinho, on Wednesday, June 5, 2013.
June 13, 2013 - Connecticut Post