### Question
How is the "Council" defined?


### Answer
The term **Council** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 3352* as follows -

> the Security, Suitability, and Credentialing Performance Accountability Council established pursuant to such Executive order, or any successor entity

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3352*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY AUTHORITIES > SUBCHAPTER III-SECURITY CLEARANCES AND CLASSIFIED INFORMATION**

