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board of supervisors

American  

noun

  1. the governing body of a county in many U.S. states, especially in the Midwest and the East, consisting of from 15 to 100 members elected from towns, townships, cities, or wards.


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Scurries unveiled the melody ahead of a critical board of supervisors vote that could pave the way for Rucci’s data center.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

In Maricopa County, election responsibilities are divided between the recorder and the board of supervisors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

Badat worked on a challenge to DeSoto County districts that were used for the county’s board of supervisors, school board, election commission, county constables and their judges.

From Salon May 16, 2026

She has lost in runs for Grover Beach mayor and for a seat on the San Luis Obispo County board of supervisors.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

The first meeting of the board of supervisors was held in Osceola, in Isaac Freeland's building, where the offices were located for many years.

From Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes by William Henry Carman Folsom

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