The Board of Overseers of the Louisville Orchestra is an advisory body of civic leaders and community supporters.

Reportedly financed by a sheik from the United Arab Emirates, it has a highly varied body of worshipers and leaders.

The bodies of important political leaders lay in state in Rajaji Hall before their funeral.

Saudi Arabia is almost unique in giving the ulema (the body of Islamic religious leaders and jurists) a direct role in government, the only other example being Iran.

The High Council, a body of military, scientific, political and other leaders who advise the Emperor in matters of governance.

The significance of the ulema (the body of Islamic religious leaders and jurists) is derived from the central role of religion in Saudi society.

This supreme body of leaders is composed of thirteen members, each with their own host body.

He said the President had refused General Ramos's request that she convene the National Security Council, a body of civilian and military leaders.

The session also oversees the work of the deacons, a second body of leaders also tracing its origins to the Book of Acts.

It was originally envisioned as a body of top leaders from Russia's 88 constituent regions, two from each.