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Commissioners are the elected officials who administer local government in the United States. There are three levels of commissioners: city, county, and state. Commissioners are typically elected to four-year terms.

The first level of local government in the United States was the township. Townships were created in the early days of the United States and were modeled after the English system. The first United States township was established in 1639.

At the township level, commissioners are responsible for administering the day-to-day operations of the municipality. Commissioners may be responsible for issuing permits, regulating businesses, and maintaining public safety. Commissioners also have the power to levy taxes.

The second level of local government in the United States is the county. Counties were created in the early days of the United States and were modeled after the English system. The first United States county was established in 1663.

At the county level, commissioners are responsible for administering the day-to-day operations

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