Each national committee elected a council from among its membership.

The voters in the district would elect a council.

The winning party elects a council of members, who are responsible for various departments.

These three were to elect a council of nine, to govern until a permanent settlement could be reached.

Each parish has a parochial council, elected by church members in four-year terms.

Local government districts had their own directly elected councils.

Municipal government involved the right of citizens to elect a council for a term of one year.

They may elect a council to handle day-to-day management.

On the local level, citizens in towns and villages elect municipal councils every three years.

The Society elects a council to plan events and make decisions on behalf of the Society's members.