governing body
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Chisora's news conference was hosted by the IBA, the body that was stripped of its status as amateur boxing's governing body by the International Olympic Committee in 2023 and has since been staging professional bouts.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
The university's Faculty Senate, a governing body comprised of professors and other academic staff, will vote on a resolution of no confidence next week, according to reports.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
"We are carefully considering the decision and its implications and will take action where appropriate," the national governing body said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
The four leagues say the shake-up is needed to make world football's governing body "transparent, objective, proportionate and inclusive" and claim that "our sport cannot grow globally if its foundations are undermined".
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
The Osage Tribal Council was the only governing body to publicly single out and praise White and his team, including the undercover operatives.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
