council; commission of inquiry
A formal deliberative or consultative body, often government-appointed, that investigates and discusses specific issues.
The government set up a council to discuss educational reform.
The council's report is scheduled to be released next month.
審議会 is typically an advisory body that deliberates and reports recommendations, while 委員会 can also carry out executive or administrative tasks.
Compound of 審議 (deliberation) and 会 (meeting, association).