What is Board of Supervisors?

Definition and meaning of board of supervisors: A Board of Supervisors is an elected institution or body of representatives that oversees management at the local or county level. In the United States, these boards typically consist of five members elected by districts within their county. However, not all states have boards of supervisors for their counties. Currently, Arizona, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Virginia, Wisconsin, and some counties in New York have boards of supervisors. The states that lack a board of supervisors have alternatives, such as county commissions or county councils. 

Typical responsibilities of county supervisors include passing or repealing laws, approving county budgets, and overseeing county departments. In addition to these duties, county supervisors are often involved in intergovernmental relations, working with state and federal agencies to secure funding and support for local projects.