appointed officials
[/əˈpɔɪntɪd əˈfɪʃəlz/]
noun phrasepl: appointed officials
funcionários designados
1. People who are selected or assigned to positions of authority or responsibility by a person or body with the power to make such decisions, rather than through election
The appointed officials met to discuss the new policies for the department.
Os funcionários designados se reuniram para discutir as novas políticas do departamento.
2. Government or administrative representatives who hold office by appointment rather than by popular vote
The mayor appointed officials to oversee the city's infrastructure projects.
O prefeito designou funcionários para supervisionar os projetos de infraestrutura da cidade.
In Brazil, appointed officials are a significant part of the government structure, particularly at federal, state, and municipal levels. Unlike elected officials, they serve at the discretion of the person or body that appointed them and can be removed without a formal electoral process. This system is often a subject of political debate regarding meritocracy versus political patronage. In the United States, appointed officials include cabinet members, judges, and various agency heads appointed by the President or other authorities.
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