board of trustees

American  

noun

1. an appointed or elective board that supervises the affairs of a public or private organization.

   the board of trustees of the university; the art museum's board of trustees.

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Etymology

Origin of board of trustees

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

The USC board of trustees said it unanimously voted for Kim, 53, the university’s former general counsel who previously worked as a federal prosecutor, to immediately take over the role.

From Los Angeles Times

"Our chair Sarah Ferguson and the board of trustees have agreed that with regret the charity will shortly close for the foreseeable future," a spokesman said on Monday evening.

From BBC

Peakstone Chief Executive Michael Escalante said the company’s board of trustees, along with external advisors, determined the offer achieves the best value and other terms reasonably available for shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal

A statement from the former board of trustees said rising costs, declining ticket sales and its "ambitious refresh of the format" meant the organisation was no longer financially viable.

From BBC

Even the Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District board of trustees — on which Hale recently served as president — has been the subject of controversy.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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