Which preposition to use with selectman

of Occurrences 12%

But the city officers, like the selectmen of towns, are elected annually; and in no case (I believe) has municipal government fallen into the hands of a self-perpetuating body, as it has done in so many instances in England owing to the unwise policy pursued by the Tudors and Stuarts in their grants of charters.

as Occurrences 1%

The certificate is issued in duplicate, and one copy is handed to the selectmen as a warrant that the teacher is entitled to receive a salary.

from Occurrences 1%

Early in September, 1862, I went to Boston with a deputation of selectmen from four towns of the Connecticut valley.

Which preposition to use with  selectman