governor's council

governor-in-council — ˌ ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷) ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun (plural governors in council) 1. : the governor of a British colony acting with the advice and usually in the presence of the executive council but not always with its consent referred to and decided by the… …   Useful english dictionary

governor's council — noun : an executive or legislative council elected (as in some states of the United States) or appointed (as in some former British colonies) to advise a governor or share in the functions of the office of governor only Maine, New Hampshire, and… …   Useful english dictionary

governor-in-council — /ˌgʌvənər ɪn ˈkaʊnsəl/ (say .guvuhnuhr in kownsuhl) noun (often upper case) in Australia, the State governor acting with the advice of the State Executive Council. See governor general in council …   Australian English dictionary

governor's council — a council chosen to assist or inform a governor on legislative or executive matters. [1885 90, Amer.] * * * …   Universalium

Massachusetts Governor's Council — District Councillor First Charles Oliver Cipollini Second Kelly A. Timilty Third Marilyn M. Petitto Devaney …   Wikipedia

Oklahoma Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports — Oklahoma Governor s Council on Physical Activity and Sport is a council within the office of the governor of Oklahoma for the purpose of . In cooperation with the President s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, originated in 1991 by… …   Wikipedia

Massachusetts Governor's Council elections, 2006 — Elections in Massachusetts Federal government Presidential elections 1972 · 2000 · 2004 · 2008 Presidential primaries …   Wikipedia

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Governor of Massachusetts — Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Seal of the Governor …   Wikipedia

Council — Coun cil (koun s[i^]l), n. [F. concile, fr. L. concilium; con + calare to call, akin to Gr. ??? to call, and E. hale, v., haul. Cf. {Conciliate}. This word is often confounded with counsel, with which it has no connection.] [1913 Webster] 1. An… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Council board — Council Coun cil (koun s[i^]l), n. [F. concile, fr. L. concilium; con + calare to call, akin to Gr. ??? to call, and E. hale, v., haul. Cf. {Conciliate}. This word is often confounded with counsel, with which it has no connection.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English