This is the governing body for a band. It usually consists of a chief and councillors who are elected (under the Indian Act or band custom) for two or three-year terms to carry out band business, which may include education, water and sewer, fire services, community buildings, schools, roads, and other community businesses and services. (AFN)

the governing body of a band. It usually has a Chief and Councillors who are elected for two or three-year terms (under the Indian Act or band custom) to carry out band business. This may include educ [..]

The governing body of a BAND under the Indian Act. It is composed of one or more chiefs and usually several councillors (formerly called “headmen”). Some bands choose their councils today under the ELECTIVE SYSTEM, and some by CUSTOM. See also HEREDITARY CHIEFS and TRIBAL COUNCIL.