Defined term
Deputy
Deputy: A person who is empowered or authorized to act on behalf of a person in authority.
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Election Administration
Definition
A person who is empowered or authorized to act on behalf of a person in authority. Election officials can administer an oath to citizens to carry out official election duties as their deputies in some States.
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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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