Legal Definitions - select council

Definition: A select council is the upper branch of a city council in some states. It is an administrative or executive body that makes decisions for the city.

Examples:

• The Philadelphia City Council has a Select Council that is responsible for reviewing and approving the city's budget.
• In Boston, the Select Council is made up of nine members who are elected by the city council. They have the power to approve or reject any proposal made by the city council.

These examples illustrate how a select council is a governing body that has the power to make important decisions for a city. They are responsible for reviewing and approving budgets, as well as making decisions on proposals made by the city council.