Definition

Noun: A group of people officially appointed to provide advice and recommendations to a chief administrator or executive, typically on matters of policy, development, or strategy.

Usage

A "planning board" is a formal advisory body. It is used to describe the group itself and its function. * The mayor formed a planning board to review the new urban development proposal. * All major construction projects must first be approved by the city's planning board.

Advanced Usage

• To serve on a planning board: To be a member of such a group.
  • She was honored to serve on the regional planning board for five years.
• Planning board meeting/report: Terms referring to the activities and outputs of the board.
  • The issue will be discussed at the next planning board meeting.

Variants and Related Words

• Advisory board: A more general term for a group that provides advice.
• Commission: Another term for a group of people officially charged with a particular function, which can be similar to a planning board.
• Committee: A broader term for a group of people appointed for a specific function.

Synonyms

• Advisory committee
• Consultative panel
• Advisory council

Related Phrases

• To go before the planning board: To present a proposal or case to the board for consideration.
  • The architect will go before the planning board next week to seek approval.
• Planning board approval: Official consent granted by the board.
  • The project cannot start without planning board approval.

Noun

1. a board appointed to advise the chief administrator