governor's council

noun

1. a council chosen to assist or inform a governor on legislative or executive matters.

Word History and Origins

Origin of governor's council¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

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 Washington Times