In 1767, when America is still part of the British Empire, Charles Townshends (Prime Minister of British) introduced a series of acts, named the Townshend's Acts. At the same time, he also sets up The Board of Customs Commissioners, made up of customs officers and agents, to make sure all the acts are carried out and taxes are collected properly. These actions are some of the main reasons the U.S. declared independence.
By sending a board of five commissioners to reside in the colonies (:
Townshend planned to enforce the new taxes with the Commissioners of Customs Act of 1767, which established the American Board of Customs Commissioners.
American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions was created in 1812.
America's first foreign mission board was the American Board of Commissioners.
Board of Navy Commissioners ended in 1842.
Board of Navy Commissioners was created in 1815.
California Board of Pilot Commissioners was created in 1850.
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners was created in 1890.
The budget of California Board of Pilot Commissioners is 2,000,000 dollars.
Wisconsin Board of Commissioners of Public Lands was created in 1848.
William Ellsworth Strong has written: 'The story of the American board' -- subject(s): Accessible book, American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, Missions
The county board of commissioners job is to enforce the government, building code enforcer, levies local taxes, and road maintenance.