pro tem

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If Warsh isn’t confirmed before Powell’s term expires in May, Powell said he would serve as chair pro tem, continuing to lead the institution until Warsh is confirmed.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

“The one thing that’s pretty clear is that the president cannot select a chair pro tem, if Powell’s term expires,” Scott Alvarez, the former Fed general counsel, said in an interview.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Marti Prohaska, the mayor of Mountain Village and Meehan Fee, the mayor pro tem of Telluride, arrived at Horning’s Newport Beach office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

“We need to absolutely ensure that people feel safe, welcome, invited and included in our city,” said Torosis, who serves as mayor pro tem.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

In, e.g., the Scottish and American episcopal churches, however, the metropolitan is the senior bishop pro tem.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" by Various