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

Under its constitution, the A.F.L.-C.I.O. executive council will meet within three weeks to choose a successor to serve out Mr. Trumka’s term, which expires next year.

From New York Times

Random or routine inspections of these facilities would instead be "voluntary" visits or limited challenge inspections – but only if approved by the executive council of a to-be-created international agency monitoring the bioweapons treaty.

From Salon

He was a past president of the Washington Psychiatric Society and the executive council of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Society of Greater Washington.

From Washington Post

The executive council that advises Macau’s chief executive announced proposals to boost the number of inspectors to 459 from 192 now, as well as creating a new director-level post at the regulator.

From Reuters

In practice, he would make recommendations to the union's executive council or to a policy conference to make the final decision.

From BBC