### Question
What is the definition of Council?


### Answer
The definition of **Council** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 972*:

> the body consisting of the representatives from each Contracting Party to the Agreement which is a Coastal State of the eastern Pacific Ocean or a member of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission at the time of entry into force of the Agreement

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 972*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16B-EASTERN PACIFIC TUNA FISHING**

