functioning officials

[ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ əˈfɪʃəlz]
nounpl: functioning officials
funcionários em exercício
1. government or organizational employees who are actively performing their duties and responsibilities in their official positions
The functioning officials were tasked with implementing the new policy across all departments.
Os funcionários em exercício foram encarregados de implementar a nova política em todos os departamentos.
2. officers or representatives who are currently serving and executing their official functions
Functioning officials must comply with all ethical standards and regulations.
Os funcionários em exercício devem cumprir com todos os padrões éticos e regulamentações.
This term is commonly used in both Brazilian and American administrative and governmental contexts to distinguish officials who are actively working from those on leave, suspended, or retired. In Brazil, it's frequently used in official government documents and human resources communications. The term emphasizes the active status and responsibility of the person in their official position.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
active officialsserving officialsincumbent officialsofficers in dutyemployees on duty
Antonyms / Antônimos
suspended officialsretired officialsformer officialsinactive officials

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
funcionários em exercício
Standard formal usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
servidores públicos em atividade
Common in São Paulo government and administrative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
funcionários em serviço
Alternative phrasing used in Rio government sectors
Portugal
funcionários em exercício de funções
More elaborate formal expression used in Portuguese administration

Related Words

public officialsgovernment employeescivil servantsappointed officialselected officials

Related Idioms & Phrases

in full functioning capacity
actively functioning in their role
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