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governance council meeting

/ˈɡʌv.ən.əns ˈkaʊn.səl ˈmiː.tɪŋ/ - n.

1 [colloq.] The governance council met. The definition did not. Minutes were taken; a decision was scheduled for the meeting that takes minutes about this one.Keep. Punchy.This is the problem.

Working definition

2. A recurring forum where data leaders ratify standards, settle disputes over definitions, and assign ownership.

Promoted

See also

alignmentThe state of having agreed on the word 'alignment.'
operating rhythmA schedule of recurring meetings mistaken for the work they were meant to coordinate. The rhythm is reliable; the operating is pending.
steering committeeA body that steers by approving the direction already taken.
working groupA standing invitation that survives the problem it was formed to solve, named for the one activity it most reliably defers.