deputy

former

The former deputy mayor decided to run for the top position this year.

appoint (sb as)

The manager decided to appoint Sarah as deputy while she was on maternity leave.

chair, chairman, director, governor, head, leader, manager, minister, president, etc.

The deputy manager will oversee the store while the boss is away on vacation.

~ to

The newly appointed manager will serve as deputy to the director starting next month.

congressional, parliamentary

The congressional deputy announced her decision to retire after serving fifteen years in office.

elect

The government elected a new deputy to replace the retiring official.