They are led by a council of male elders who make all the major decisions.

Or should he have a new council of elders, ones who might be more intent on his success?

Then a council of elders settled the conflict between them.

I will puzzle on this and bring it before our council of elders.

I thought you wrong to destroy the council of elders, but now it may save us.

In the village assembly, the council of elders would form the executive.

The town is run by a council of elders who along with the traditional ruler make important decisions.

There had to be a traitor in the council of elders.

Each tribe had a council of elders, and initially a king.

In any case, the council of elders must approve such a transaction.