The governor resided at Pondichéry, and was assisted by a council.

The pojulu chief is always assisted by a council of elders, who come from different clans or families.

After the change into Baden a mayor headed the municipal administration assisted by a council.

She was assisted by a council, led by Bonow.

A chief is assisted by a council of elders in administering the village and resolving disputes.

He is assisted in the exercise of his role by a council of nobles.

The king was assisted in the administration of his country by a council of ministers.

In that year, James Lanier was elected the first mayor, assisted by a council of "twelve fit and able men."

Originally land tenure was invested with the head of the tribe or chief assisted by a council that ruled locally.

Each is administered by a leader, assisted by a council.