Advisory Council

/ˌædˈvaɪzəri ˈkaʊnsəl/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A body formed to provide expert advice or guidance to a government, corporation, or organization, typically without decision-making authority.
    The advisory council recommended changes to the environmental regulations.

Forms

  • advisory councils

Commentary

Advisory councils serve consultative roles and do not possess formal legislative or executive powers; clarity in their scope and authority is essential in legal drafting.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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