Definitions for "LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL"
a council consisting of all members of the Legislature. The Legislative Council examines information relating to state government and the general welfare of the state and recommends legislation.
the upper house in the bicameral parliament of an Australian state or colony; or the sole legislative body of a colony or territory before the grant of responsible government
(Click for photo [26k]) The Upper House of the Parliament of Victoria.
A joint, bi-partisan committee which has a number of constitutional and statutory functions. One of its primary functions is oversight of the legal drafting, research, and editing staff for the Legislature.
A statutory committee that oversees the Legislative Services Division.
A statutory committeethat oversees the Legislative Services Division.
Keywords:  unicameral
a unicameral legislature