The use of these funds is decided on a participatory basis through consultative councils at the local level.

In its place, the military said it had established a consultative council composed of civilian and military leaders.

The Israelis said their target was the offices of Hezbollah's consultative council.

At the same he time continued as a member of the consultative council of the shipping director.

A consultative council appointed by the king also limits the power of legislators.

The Alliance is headed up by a 116-member "consultative council".

Some Saudis said they hoped that the King might announce a new consultative council in the fall.

Iraqis, perhaps through a consultative council, would assist an American-led military and, later, a civilian administration, a senior official said today.

At the moment, the main area of contention is the anticipated creation of the consultative council.

Also needed is a consultative council made up of a few leading Russian businessmen.