Committee Counsel
/ˈkɒmɪti ˈkaʊnsəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A lawyer appointed to provide legal advice and support to a legislative or investigative committee.
The committee counsel advised members on procedural and evidentiary matters during the hearing.
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- committee counsel
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Commentary
Committee counsel typically serves as an impartial legal expert guiding committees through complex legal and procedural issues; clarity on their role avoids confusion with external counsel or litigators.
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