An assembly of people meeting to consult, deliberate, or advise on a certain issue.

(Christianity) an assembly or theologians and bishops and other representative of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine

a conference called by the leaders of the church to give guidance to the church

a formal gathering of Christian leaders from around the world

a living embodiment of the essential nature of the Church

an expression of the Trinitarian nature of the Church

an official body that deliberates, e

A gathering of bishops called to settle matters of faith or church governance. See Second Vatican Council.

A group of Christians gathered to deliberate and ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit to administer the Church and decide on various doctrinal, moral, and liturgical questions. The Orthodox Church is conciliar (operating by councils) on all levels, from a parish to a worldwide council. While councils are not seen as infallible, their decisions become part of Church life when they are received by the entire Church. Besides the Jerusalem Council recorded in Acts 15, the Church counts Seven Ecumenical Councils in her history.

See Diocesan Council.

a geographic area composed of districts

a non-profit organization chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA that is responsible for Girl Scouting within a certain geographic area

An organizational unit of Scouts Canada. These are divided into Areas.

A chartered body of representatives from organizations operating Scouting units, and members-at-large responsible for Scouting in a designated geographic area. For this section of Texas, named Sam Houston Area Council (SHAC), which is housed at the Cockrell Scout Center (610 Loop at East T.C. Jester.) Phone 713-659-8111. www.shac.org

A group of Districts make up a Council. Our Council is Narragansett Council.

The local Scouting Organization for a specific geographic area. The country is divided into more than 200 local councils. Our council, Cascade Pacific, serves more than 53,000 youth in Northwest Oregon and Southeast Washington.

Planning is normally the responsibility of the Local Planning Authority - usually the District Council or in London the Borough Council. National Parks and the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads are also planning authorities. Look up your local council in the phone book. Planning often comes under Environmental Services.

members of a group whose responsibility is to advise the Brother Superior (on the General Councillors) or the Brother Visitor (District Councillors).

See Girl Scout Council or Girl Scouts Paisano Council.

Any group of Rainbows meeting to make a decision. Usually refers to the Council which meets between July 1 - 7 at N.A. Gatherings.

a meeting of people for consultation; "emergency council"

a community forum elected by The Special Place Associations , in which all property owners automatically become members and at whose meetings they exercise their voting rights

a larger committee in which there is generally a requirement for formal meeting procedures

a member of the National Association of Agri-Food Supervisory Agencies (NAASA)

An elected body which is the University's principal executive and policy-making body. It is one of the two central bodies (the other is the General Board of the Faculties) and has responsibility for the business of the University in its broader aspect, except that relating directly to its teaching and research programme. It is the formal link between the University and the Colleges, has overall responsibilty for planning and resource allocation, conducts negotiations with external bodies, and is concerned with student affairs, apart from admissions and teaching. The Council is also responsible through its Finance Committee for accounting, budgeting, and control of investments, and, through the Estate Management and Building Service, for the management of property. The Council has in most cases the responsibility of presenting to the Regent House business which requires its assent. The Council generally meets monthly except in August, with the Vice-Chancellor as Chairman, and the Registrary as Secretary.

The governing body of the School, responsible for determining strategy, including the strategic approach to teaching and learning. Its members are company directors of the School. It comprises lay, academic and student members, elected under Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Biennial meeting of LWV delegates scheduled in the years between state and national conventions. Representation is limited and the purpose is to review program and adopt a budget.

A biennial meeting of delegates held in even numbered years to adopt a budget. Changes in program may also be adopted.

biennial meeting of LWV delegates held in years between conventions and with more limited representation to review program and adopt a budget.

a decision making group for a larger group.

A body composed of the University Librarian, the Deputy University Librarian, the Associate and Assistant University Librarians, the Systems Librarian, the Preservation Librarian, the Human Resources Librarian, and the Staff Development Librarian. The Council, which normally meets once a week, serves as the University Librarian's principal advisory body on matters such as the coordination of internal policy and procedures and the resolution of interdepartmental operating problems. It also advises on issues of general concern to the welfare of the University Library.

The ruling body of Kalon, made up of the Guildmaster of each guild in town, and one other representative.

a body serving in an administrative capacity; "student council"

a body corporate

a body of people

a continuing body

a critical decision making body that needs community involvement

a group that acts as an advisory body

a Local Government organisation that governs an area of land in Australia

a quasi-governing body and should be structured and run like a board of trustees, with officers, by-laws, official minutes, etc

a very political body, and important ALA committees and other bodies also work in a political way

a voting body which enables ISSA to achieve its goals and objectives

The governing body of CIMA established pursuant to the Royal Charter.

The governing body of a city.

The City Council of the City of Orrville.

The Victoria University Council is the governing body of the University, established under section 165 of the Education Act. The powers and duties of the Council are set out in the Education Act 1989.

the government of a small local area such as a part of a large city, or a shire.

a group of people who usually possess some powers of governance

A membership group joining executives from Associate companies with common responsibilities and interests to share solutions to business challenges.

Indicates a regional fishery management group. The Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 as amended created the regional councils. For example, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council develops fishery policies designed to manage those species most often found in Gulf federal waters.