council of state

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The bill has already had to be redrafted to take account of questions raised by the Council of State, the body which previews draft legislation to ensure it conforms with French and European law.

From BBC

“While the Governor is the chief executive, other elected officers who are members of the Council of State are also vested with executive power,” the judges wrote.

From Salon

IVF can cost between $12,000 and $17,000 without including pharmaceutical expenses, according to the National Council of State Legislatures; including medications, it is closer to $25,000.

From Salon

A candidate in the upcoming Portuguese presidential elections has announced recently that he would like to have Ronaldo on his Council of State if elected, but that can be ruled out.

From BBC

The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated definitions to better understand the tick-borne disease.

From Seattle Times