advisory group

Panel of counselors

An advisory group is a body assembled to provide guidance, recommendations, or expert input on a particular matter.

Unlike governing boards, advisory groups typically lack decision-making authority—they advise, but others decide: The mayor convened an advisory group on housing policy.

Also called an advisory committee, advisory board, or advisory panel.

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