31. Picard, accordingly, believes that the council of elders and the popular assembly are late institutions. 32. There is a council of elders in each longhouse. 33. Back in Yemen he was nominated for the " Shura " council of elder statesmen. 34. A Governing Council runs the University College and is advised by a Council of Elders . 35. Parliament's council of elders overturned that ruling Thursday. 36. The Rangrez have their own council of elders to deal with matters relating to the community. 37. The UCN Council of Elders provides guidance through the sharing of traditional knowledge, beliefs and values. 38. The administration formally named itself the " Council of Elders " soon after the school opened. 39. The Halwai have their own council of elders to deal with matters relating to the community. 40. His powers hinge on his attention to the advice and decisions of the Council of Elders .