board of supervisors
Americannoun
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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
A nuance in local laws helped developers construct data centers in areas zoned as office parks without input from the elected board of supervisors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 2026
While the board of supervisors or commissioners is nominally at the head of the county government, it has to work through the various administrative officers.
From Community Civics and Rural Life by Dunn, Arthur William
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