groups of BARONs and royal officials sent to survey the CIRCUITs and to check the returns made by manorial officials and the juries of each HUNDRED or WAPENTAKE.

men appointed by the General Court in Boston in order to decide small legal cases in the towns

Creditors committee appointed by the creditors in a Sequestration (qv).

Commissioners are responsible for ensuring that the quality and range of services are secured to meet the healthcare needs of a defined population.