The term "board selectmen" is a title used by certain local governments in the United States to refer to a group of elected officials who govern a town or city. However, there are various synonyms for the term "board selectmen". Depending on the location, these officials may be referred to as "council members", "board of commissioners", "city council", "town council", "board of supervisors", "commissioners", or "supervisors". Regardless of the name, their responsibilities are essentially the same, which is to make important decisions and policies that affect the community they serve. The use of diverse synonyms reflects the varying legal frameworks and traditions of different regions in the United States.