governor's council
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of governor's council
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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The pardon only becomes effective if the Governor’s Council approves Healey’s decision.
From Seattle Times
Most members of the Governor’s Council agreed.
From Seattle Times
Wolohojian must go before the eight-member Governor’s Council charged with reviewing and approving judicial nominations.
From Seattle Times
As a gay-rights advocate as governor, Mr. Earl established, by executive order, a process for gay people to bring discrimination complaints; created a Governor’s Council on Gay and Lesbian Issues; and appointed an openly gay man as his press secretary.
From New York Times
He established, by executive order, a process for gay people to bring discrimination complaints, created a Governor’s Council on Gay and Lesbian Issues and appointed an openly gay man as his press secretary.
From Seattle Times
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