The phrase "advisory branch" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a part of a government or organization that provides advice or recommendations, rather than making decisions or enforcing laws.
Example: "The advisory branch of the committee plays a crucial role in shaping policy recommendations for the organization."
Alternatives: "consultative division" or "advisory committee".
A further specialized branch of advisory activity associated with legislation has become prominent the law-reform commission or committee.
We should not vilify those who choose to serve in executive branch science advisory positions, or assume such service is a lost cause.
For this friendly industrial city of 100,000, whose name many people have come to associate with governmental or religious excess, or both, Friday's swift verdict by an advisory jury in the Branch Davidian civil case brought neither surprise nor relief.
Goepel McDermid, one of Canada's largest securities firms not owned by a bank, will help Raymond James, which has just one Canadian office in Calgary, Alberta, extend its brokerage, underwriting and advisory services through 25 branches across the country.
Primarily this must be the advisory capability of in-branch staff - it is not a transactional platform.
Council of Economic Advisers, advisory body within the executive branch of the United States government comprising three professional members who are appointed by the president and subject to approval by the Senate.
Additionally, Stone says that Jelly will be taking up a good part of his time, save for some of his advisory roles at companies like Branch and Fluther.
WASHINGTON -- As the United States expands its military imprint on the international intervention into Libyan airspace, members of Congress have begun sounding the alarm over the lack of regard being paid by the president to the legal and advisory roles of the legislative branch.
Administrative commissions appointed by the governor are responsible to the executive branch and to several advisory commissions.
The volunteer support group attempts to "serve as an advisory council for Chicago's first branch library, promote use and improvement of the library, and provide volunteer and fundraising services for Blackstone".
