Interim Officer
/ˈɪntərɪm ˈɒfɪsər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person appointed temporarily to perform the duties of an officer during a vacancy or until a permanent appointment is made.
The interim officer assumed control of the department until the new director was appointed.
Forms
- interim officers
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Commentary
Typically used in organizational or governmental contexts to denote temporary authority; clarity in duration and scope of authority is advisable in drafting.
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