Meaning of GOVERNING BODY

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something; "he claims that the present administration is corrupt"; "the governance of an association is responsible to its members"; "he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment"
	Synonyms:		administration, brass, establishment, governance, organisation, organization
	See Also:		advisory board, authorities, bench, body, county council, executive, government, government officials, hierarchy, judiciary, management, officialdom, pecking order, planning board, power structure, regime, top brass