how i see things:

think of it like a free golf club, supported by donations.

The "community" is all the people who use the golf green.
The e.V general members are people who use the golf green and are interested in the continuing direction of the golf club.
The board is the governing body.

The council is there to represent the "community" interests ( The board and general members must also act in the interests of the community )

i think we should wait for things to settle after the e.V changes before making any decisions, but...

In my view, in the long run having a small body with power over the board and a way to execute that power on a regular basis is a bad idea and will result in a fractured, heated management structure that will hurt this community.

The bylaws and legal liability force the board to act in the interests of the community. the council did have a purpose back when Nokia was running things, but now things are very different. and i do not believe a "council" is needed, just look how most other similar entities (golf clubs for example...) run.

ps:
i have never understood the appeal of golf...