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General

Table

A recurring committee of officials at a given level.

Plain English

A standing committee at a particular level, named after the seniority of the people around it.

If you’re new here

'Take it to the DG table' means present it at the committee of Director Generals. It's not furniture.

What they probably mean

“The committee where this gets decided.”

Interpretation offered as humour, not authoritative guidance.

Seen in the wild

“We'll bring it to the ADM table next month.”

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Bureaucracy level

Complex · 4/5

How much government-speak this phrase carries. Playful indicator, not a judgement of anyone using it.

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