elected

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Two days earlier, the commission voted unanimously to bifurcate the duties of the city attorney, currently an elected official who prosecutes misdemeanors and represents the city in civil litigation.

From Los Angeles Times

The missions of the U.S. military are the responsibility of elected and politically accountable officials.

From The Wall Street Journal

While he made a name for himself as a feisty media performer among the party faithful, Polanski was previously little known outside the London Assembly, where he is an elected member.

From BBC

Politicians will be elected in large constituencies of six MSs each, with their numbers determined by a formula that tries to reflect how people voted.

From BBC

Now, directors are elected in groups that come up for election at different times, sometimes requiring years to fully replace the board.

From Barron's