### Question
How does the law define council?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 2009ee*, **council** is defined as:

> an independent citizens’ council established by a State rural development director under section 2009ee–1(c) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2009ee*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER X-SEARCH GRANTS FOR SMALL COMMUNITIES**

