1. A person who has been selected or assigned to a position of authority or responsibility by an authority or organization, rather than elected
The appointed official was responsible for overseeing the new department.
O funcionário designado era responsável por supervisionar o novo departamento.
2. A government representative or administrator chosen by an appointing body without public election
The appointed official announced new regulations for the city.
O funcionário designado anunciou novas regulamentações para a cidade.