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   commissioner

   /kəˈmɪʃənə/

   noun

   • 1. a person appointed to a role on or by a commission.
   • ▪ a representative of the supreme authority in an area.
   • ▪ the head of the Metropolitan Police in London.
   • ▪ a person appointed to regulate a particular sport: "a baseball commissioner"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from medieval Latin commissionarius, from Latin commissio (see commission).

   Derivatives

   • 1. commissionership noun

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › commissionerCOMMISSIONER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of commissioner as an official in charge of a government department or organization, or a person who controls a sport in the US. See examples of commissioner in different contexts and languages.

4. www.childrenscommissioner.gov.ukHomepage | Children's Commissioner for England

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   The Children's Commissioner promotes and protects the rights of all children, especially those in care or receiving social services. Find out about their priorities, surveys, reports and latest news on children's issues.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CommissionerCommissioner - Wikipedia

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   A commissioner is a person with a specific authority or responsibility, often in a public or governmental setting. Learn about the different types and functions of commissioners in domestic, international, police, fire, and sports domains.

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   Who is a commissioner in a modern state?

   • A commissioner within a modern state generally holds his or her office by a commission from the head of state or a council of elected representatives (or appointed by non-elected officials in the case of dictatorships).

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   What does a commissioner do?

   • A commissioner (commonly abbreviated as Comm'r) is, in principle, a member of a commission or an individual who has been given a commission (official charge or authority to do something). In practice, the title of commissioner has evolved to include a variety of senior officials, often sitting on a specific commission.

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   What is the difference between a councillor and a commissioner?

   • In the local government system of the Isle of Man, a commissioner is an elected representative equivalent to a councillor. All town, village, district and parish local government bodies consist of commissioners, except for Douglas, which has a council and councillors.

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   What does a children's commissioner do?

   • As Children’s Commissioner it is my duty to promote and protect the rights of all children, with particular regard to children who are living away from home or receiving social care services. My priority is to listen to children across the country, to hear about their lives and champion their voices.

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7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › commissionerCommissioner Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of commissioner as a noun, with examples of different types of commissioners in various contexts. Find synonyms, word history, phrases, and related entries for commissioner.

8. www.gov.uk › police-and-crime-commissionersPolice and crime commissioners - GOV.UK

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   • Deputy Mayors For Policing and Crime
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   In Greater London, Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire the mayor holds the responsibilities of a PCC. The mayor appoints a deputy mayor for policing and crime who is delegated some of these responsibilities. It is the mayor who is directly elected and accountable to the public.

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   Some PCCs are also responsible for local fire and rescue services. They’re known as police, fire and crime commissioners (PFCCs). There are PFCCsin Essex, Northamptonshire, North Yorkshire and Staffordshire. As well as their responsibilities as a PCC, PFCCs: 1. set the fire and rescue objectives for their area 2. are responsible for the fire and re...

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   To complain about your PCC, PFCC, mayor or deputy mayor for policing and crime, contact your local police and crime panel. Your local councilwill provide contact details. If you think your PCC has broken the law, the panel will refer your case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). You can also contact the IOPCdirectly.

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   Learn about the role and responsibilities of PCCs, PFCCs and deputy mayors for policing and crime in England and Wales. Find out how to contact them, make suggestions or complaints, and access their budgets and information.

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9. ico.org.ukInformation Commissioner's Office (ICO)

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   Practical information about your data protection and information rights.

10. www.dictionary.com › browse › commissionerCOMMISSIONER Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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    Learn the meaning of commissioner as a noun, a person authorized to perform certain tasks or endowed with certain powers. Find out the origin, usage and related words of commissioner with examples and synonyms.