In the Lord of the Rings universe, after Gandalf sensed something amiss at Mirkwood, he consulted the White Council, the Council of the Wise, comprising Galadriel, Elrond, Saruman, Radagast and others. They deliberated the possibility of dark lord Sauron returning. The Council would later take action in rescuing Gandalf and defeating and evicting Sauron from Dol Guldur.
The White Council is portrayed as a group of wizards and elves entrusted to keep watch over Middle Earth and to protect its peace. Though Gandalf was wise and able, he could not do without the wisdom and power of the Council in resisting Sauron.
The Bible refers to a similar concept infrequently talked about today. The Council of the Lord God.