A council is a type of committee that leads or governs.
In British culture, a municipality is often referred to as a council .
Council may refer to:
In politics
Borough council, a form of local governmentCity council , a form of local governmentCommunity council , the most local official representative bodies in Scotland and WalesCouncil of Europe , a political, intergovernmental organization with 47 member countriesCouncil of the European Union , the upper house of the European UnionCouncil of State , an organ of government in many statesCounty council , a council that governs a county in the British IslesEuropean council , the body comprised of heads of states or governments of the European UnionLabour council , an association of labour unions or union branches in a given areaMunicipal council , a subdivision of FranceNational Security Council , an executive branch governmental body responsible for coordinating policy on national security issuesParish councils in England , a form of local government in the United KingdomPrivy council , a body that advises the head of state of a nationTown council , a democratically elected form of government for small municipalities or parishesUK Research Councils , government agencies responsible for an area of research in the United KingdomUnited Nations Security Council , a decision-making body at the United NationsWorkers' council , a council composed of working class or proletarian membersWorks council , a "shop-floor" organization representing workers
In other fields
Arts council , a government or private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the artsBar council , a professional body that regulates the profession of barristers together with the Inns of CourtBuddhist councils , important historical events in the history of BuddhismCouncil (Boy Scouts) , a non-profit private corporation within Boy Scouts of AmericaEcumenical council , a meeting of the bishops of the whole church convened to discuss and settle matters of Church doctrine and practiceFloyd Council , an American blues musicianStudent council , a student organization present in many elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities"The Council" (Enterprise episode) , a third season episode of Star Trek: Enterprise University Council running a universityYouth Council , an example of youth voice engaged in youth-led decision-makingSynod in a Christian church
In United States geography
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