executive council

American  

noun

1. a council having the highest executive authority.

2. a council appointed to give advice to the head of a government.

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Executive Council British  

noun

1. (in Australia and New Zealand) a body consisting of ministers of the Crown presided over by the Governor or Governor-General that formally approves Cabinet decisions, etc

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Etymology

Origin of executive council

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

Example Sentences

It was presented to the union's ruling executive council by the auditors today.

From BBC

Outside of Hollywood, the bills have the backing of the California Labor Federation, whose executive council unanimously voted to support the legislation in February, said President Lorena Gonzalez.

From Los Angeles Times

Employment tribunal documents reveal the union believes its ruling executive council had been misled as to the true value of the project.

From BBC

Mr Beckett was initially told his suspension was due to allegations of “misleading” the union’s ruling executive council in relation to the construction of its vastly over-budget hotel and conference centre in Birmingham.

From BBC

WCC presidents and the league’s executive council approved affiliate membership during a vote Thursday morning, according to a report from The Oregonian.

From Seattle Times