Council of the Church

Its existence and status are uncertain, and the body has not been formally convened since the presidency of John Taylor.

... [T]his is the highest council of the church of God, and a final decision upon controversies in spiritual matters.

However, the council has been convened with non-general authority high priests serving as the twelve counselors at least once.

For this reason, few Latter-day Saints have heard of the council or are familiar with its potential powers.

However, in the church today, the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles hold weekly combined meetings in the Salt Lake Temple.