selectman

/səˈlɛktmən/
noun
  1. An elected official who serves on the board of a town in New England (USA), responsible for local government decisions.
    • She ran for selectman to improve the local school system.
    • As a selectman, he attends weekly meetings about the town budget.
    • The selectman voted to repair the town's main road.
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