Commissioner

usgb/kəˈmɪʃənər/
noun

A person appointed to a role or position by a government, official group, or company to do a particular job or provide a special service.

The commissioner of police announced a new strategy to fight crime.
Visual representation of "commissioner" - A person appointed to a role or position by a government, official group, or company to do a particular job or provide a special service.

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  • police commissioner
  • tax commissioner

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Appointed Role

The commissioner holds a position given by an organisation, not necessarily elected by the public.

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The new safety commissioner was appointed by the city council.
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Specific Purpose

Their job has a distinct focus, like overseeing an industry or public service.

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The commissioner of education concentrates solely on school systems.
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Authority Figure

The role is often linked with power in a certain field and can issue directives.

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The police commissioner can make changes to law enforcement tactics.
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