Administrative Appointment
/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv əˌpɔɪntmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal designation or assignment of a person to a public office or official position by an administrative authority rather than by election or legislative appointment.
The governor's administrative appointment of the health commissioner was confirmed by the senate.
Forms
- administrative appointment
- administrative appointments
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Commentary
Administrative appointments often bypass electoral processes, emphasizing executive discretion and statutory authority in public sector staffing.
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