commissioners
n. countablen. people who are chosen to be in charge of a specific government department or a large organization. They often make important decisions about how rules are followed or how money is spent.
n. officials appointed to a commission or members of a government board charged with specific administrative or regulatory duties. Often used in the context of the European Union or high-level sports administration.
The commissioners met today to discuss the new city park.
The county commissioners voted unanimously to increase funding for the local library system this year.
While the regional commissioners hold significant regulatory power, their decisions remain subject to judicial review should they exceed the authority granted by the founding charter.
Usually refers to a group of high-ranking officials; often used in the plural when discussing a governing board.