advisory board
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advisory board
A committee of people that advises an organization, company, or institution, but usually has no decision-making authority.
Der wissenschaftliche Beirat empfahl dem Vorstand, das Projekt fortzusetzen.
The scientific advisory board recommended to the executive board that the project be continued.
The word is made up of the prefix 'Bei-' and the noun 'Rat' (council/advice). Here, 'Bei-' expresses a supporting function, and 'Rat' means 'committee' or 'advice'. A 'Beirat' (advisory board) is therefore a committee that stands alongside and advises.
Der Beirat des Museums trifft sich zweimal im Jahr.
The museum's advisory board meets twice a year.
Common verbs used in connection with 'Beirat' (advisory board) describe its function and establishment. These include: 'im Beirat sein/sitzen' (to be/sit on the advisory board), 'einen Beirat gründen' (to establish an advisory board), or 'in den Beirat berufen werden' (to be appointed to the advisory board).
Sie wurde in den wissenschaftlichen Beirat der Stiftung berufen.
She was appointed to the foundation's scientific advisory board.
An important aspect of the advisory board is its purely advisory function. It makes recommendations, but unlike the executive board or management, it usually has no decision-making authority.
Der Beirat hat eine Empfehlung ausgesprochen, die Entscheidung trifft aber die Geschäftsleitung.
The advisory board made a recommendation, but management will make the decision.
advice / council
Rat and Beirat both refer to a committee. A Rat may provide advice, but it can also make decisions or lead an organization. A Beirat, on the other hand, usually provides advice without having the authority to make decisions; the official name and the assigned responsibilities are decisive, however.
Der Beirat berät über den Vorschlag und gibt anschließend eine Empfehlung ab.
The advisory board discussed the proposal and then issued a recommendation.
Der Rat berät über den Vorschlag und entscheidet anschließend darüber.
The council discussed the proposal and then decided on it.
