planning board
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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
- a board appointed to advise the chief administrator