### Question
What is the definition of council?


### Answer
The definition of **council** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 3451*:

> a nonprofit entity (including an affiliate of the entity) operating in a State that is—


(A) established by volunteers or representatives of States, local units of government, Indian tribes, or local nonprofit organizations to carry out an area plan in a designated area

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3451*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 54-RESOURCE CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER V-RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM**

