Administrative Council
/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv ˈkaʊnsəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A governing or supervisory body responsible for overseeing the administration and general management of an organization or institution, often within legal, corporate, or governmental contexts.
The administrative council approved the new regulatory compliance policies.
Forms
- administrative councils
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Commentary
The term usually denotes a formal committee with administrative authority distinct from operational management; clarity in defining its remit is key in legal documents.
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