council

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Members of the governing council, which is responsible for rate-setting policy, said one of two scenarios are likely to unfold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Given that support was only just above the 15% threshold, it was decided at committee stage not to proceed with the new sign, and this was narrowly agreed by the full council.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The seven members of the central bank’s governing council, led by Gov. Tiff Macklem, agreed they could be patient in deciding how to respond to the economic fallout from the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Carragher is also facing a council motion in which she is accused of having ignored or downplayed complaints about Linden.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

One student council meeting is a small price to pay for all of them.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman