### Question
How is the "statutory advisory council" defined?


### Answer
The term **statutory advisory council** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3509* as follows -

> any committee, board, commission, council, or other similar group established or organized pursuant to any applicable statute to advise and make recommendations with respect to the administration or improvement of an applicable program or other related matter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3509*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 43-DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

