Galveston plan

American  

noun

1. commission plan.

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Galveston plan British  

/ ˈɡælvɪstən /

noun

1. another term for commission plan

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Etymology

Origin of Galveston plan

After Galveston, the first U.S. city to adopt such a plan

Example Sentences

The Galveston Plan became a model for the nation.

From Washington Post

Herman Cain, the former pizza executive, has also spoken approvingly of the Galveston plan in several Republican presidential debates.

From New York Times

The Galveston plan’s total contribution rate is 13.9 percent of the payroll, with 6.1 percent coming from each worker, and 7.8 percent from the county — or, more specifically, its taxpayers.

From New York Times

Studies of the Galveston plan have determined that it provides a better deal for some high-income workers, but a worse one for low- and middle-income workers.

From New York Times

The Galveston Plan and similar schemes of government have been adopted in many other American cities.

From Project Gutenberg