a council having the highest executive authority.
a council appointed to give advice to the head of a government.
An Americanism dating back to 1770–80
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The report said members of the union's executive council "are not required to provide details of all business interests" and other relationships meaning Unite is "unable to determine whether conflicts of interests have occurred".
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2025
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 ● Apr. 25, 2025
In previously unreported developments, a proposal by Mesa pilots seeking a vote on the age limit is expected to be discussed at ALPA’s national executive council in September, said Redfern.
From Reuters ● Aug. 22, 2023
That group will make a recommendation that will go the sport’s executive council and then to full ownership.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 15, 2023
In February, the ANC and the government announced an agreement in principle on the five-year government of national unity, a multiparty cabinet, and the creation of a transitional executive council.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
"His visit will lift the spirits of a pained community," said Alex Ryvchin, co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, the community's peak body.
From Barron's ● Feb. 7, 2026
“The country has changed very significantly in the last two years,” said Robert Goot, deputy president of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 15, 2025
Ronny Tong, a member of Hong Kong's Executive Council, disputed the suggestion that Hong Kongers are being suppressed.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2025
Also running in the Sept. 10 Democratic primary are Colin Van Ostern, a former member of the governor’s Executive Council, and state Sen. Becky Whitley.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2024
Although the Transitional Executive Council began functioning in the new year, some parties opted out.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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