WordNet
n. a board appointed to advise the chief administrator [syn: planning board]
Wikipedia
An advisory board is a body that provides non-binding strategic advice to the management of a corporation, organization, or foundation. The informal nature of an advisory board gives greater flexibility in structure and management compared to the Board of Directors. Unlike the Board of Directors, the advisory board does not have authority to vote on corporate matters or bear legal fiduciary responsibilities. Many new or small businesses choose to have advisory boards in order to benefit from the knowledge of others, without the expense or formality of the Board of Directors.
Usage examples of "advisory board".
Intelligence Advisory Board was deep in debate following a late lunch.
On a table behind him, next to his NSA flag, are three computersone for classified work, another for unclassified work, and a secure laptop linking him with members of his NSA Advisory Board, a small group of outside consultants.
But I'd like to ask, Jarvis--or rather, I suppose you have already set up a new Advisory Board?
And Im not going to convene the advisory board in Yasins case until tomorrow morning, nor will I talk to the good sisters again until after dinner.
He was among several leading threat-assessment experts chosen to serve on an advisory board to develop the new MOSAIC for Assessment of Public Figure Pursuit (MAPP).
Then maybe Ill be able to twist his arm to get him on the Genetrix scientific advisory board.
All I ask for my part in bringing you together in this fruitful union is that Edward agrees to serve on the scientific advisory board of Genetrix.