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county board

American  

noun

  1. the governing body of a U.S. county consisting usually of three or more elected members.


Etymology

Origin of county board

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to increase oversight of data gathered by law enforcement devices known as automated license plate readers.

From Los Angeles Times

Projects now face a vote by the county board in an expanded review.

From The Wall Street Journal

The community is governed by the five-member Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, with Kathryn Barger’s district including Altadena.

From Los Angeles Times

"This lawsuit is about protecting children from online predators and inappropriate content," Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis said.

From Barron's

Bass’s comments to CNN came after several other officials on L.A.’s city council and county board of supervisors, as well as city controller Kenneth Mejia, had called for Wasserman to step down.

From The Wall Street Journal