council

/ˈkaʊnsəl/
noun
  1. A group of people chosen to make rules, decisions, or give advice for an organization, town, or government.
    • The council meets every Tuesday to discuss community issues.
    • She was elected to the student council to represent her class.
    • The city council voted to build a new park downtown.
  2. A meeting or assembly of people for discussion or consultation.
    • A council of war was called to plan the next move.
    • The family council gathered to talk about the vacation plans.
    • The elders held a council to decide on the festival date.