governing body

governing body
index board, management (directorate)

Burton's Legal Thesaurus. . 2006


governing body
n.
A group or entity that controls the actions and policies of an institution, nation, state, group, or organization.

The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. . 2008.


governing body
England, Wales
A corporate body comprising persons elected or appointed as governors, responsible for managing a school in accordance with regulations and promoting high standards of educational achievement in the school.

Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. . 2010.

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