Parish Pastoral Council

"If after consulting the council of priests, the diocesan Bishop considers it opportune, a pastoral council is to be established in each parish. In this council, which is presided over by the parish priest, Christ's faithful - together with those who by virtue of their office are engaged in pastoral care in the parish - give their help in fostering pastoral action. The pastoral council has only a consultative vote, and it is regulated by the norms laid down by the diocesan Bishop"

Canon No. 536 - THE CODE OF CANON LAW