CANON 537-1: “…a pastoral council is to be established in each parish; the pastor presides over it , and through it, the Christian faithful along with those who share in the pastoral care of the parish, in virtue of their office, give their help in fostering pastoral activity.”
CANON 536-2: “This pastoral council possesses a consultative (role) only and is (regulated) by norms determined by the diocesan bishop.