Gadit

board of trustees

Definitions
1nounA group of individuals appointed or elected to oversee the activities and management of an organization, such as a school, nonprofit, or corporation. They are responsible for making major decisions and ensuring the organization meets its goals.
The board of trustees approved the new budget for the upcoming year.
She was elected to the board of trustees of the local museum.
The board of trustees meets quarterly to discuss strategic plans.
Word Origin
Language
English
Word parts
board (a group of people) + trustees (people who are trusted to manage something)
Originally meant
a group of people entrusted with the management of an organization
Background
The concept of a board of trustees dates back to medieval times when trustees were appointed to manage estates and charitable funds. Over time, the role expanded to include oversight of educational and other nonprofit institutions.