ex officio

Example Sentences

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Grenell countered that ex officio members don’t get a vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

The Reserve Bank Board comprises nine members, with three ex officio members – the Governor, the Deputy Governor and the Secretary to the Treasury – and six non-executive members, who are appointed by the Treasurer.

From Reuters • Feb. 23, 2023

A seventh commissioner, John Falcicchio, the deputy mayor for planning and economic development and Bowser’s chief of staff, serves as an ex officio member, giving Bowser control over a majority of the seats.

From Washington Post • Dec. 18, 2022

In addition, the center will welcome a new board of directors, composed of 13 community directors and ex officio positions, which will be held by leaders at Fred Hutch Cancer Center and UW Medicine.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2022

But no, he was ex officio an illiterate.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White