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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Example Sentences

Huntsman said earlier this year that the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors was reassigning or eliminating a third of his staff.

From Los Angeles Times

The Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors said the changes implemented this year have had a “minimal” impact that “neither limits OIG’s responsibility nor their capacity.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors said in a statement that it maintains a “long-standing commitment to strong oversight.”

From Los Angeles Times

County jails, was discussed in an August report to the Board of Supervisors.

From Los Angeles Times

“Is this going to be a moment when the Board of Supervisors decides to actually invest in oversight?”

From Los Angeles Times