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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board of supervisors

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

Parking at one of California’s most iconic stops on Highway 1 could be closed after a vote by the board of supervisors in Monterey County.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 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

“As your sheriff, I will work with the board of supervisors and our Civilian Oversight Committee.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

I. The county treasurer shall receive an annual salary fixed by the "board of supervisors."

From Civil Government for Common Schools by Henry C. Northam

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