An advisory board is a body that advises the management of a corporation, organization, or foundation. Unlike the Board of Directors the advisory board does not have authority to vote on corporate matters, nor a legal fiduciary responsibility. Many new or small businesses choose to have advisory boards in order to benefit from the knowledge of oth...
A group of consumers or retailers that provides ideas about items to stock and merchandise. New products are tested by consumers. 
[n] - a board appointed to advise the chief administrator
planning board noun a board appointed to advise the chief administrator