Main Entry: com·mis·sion·er

Pronunciation: \kə-ˈmi-sh(ə-)nər\

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

: a person with a commission: as a : a member of a commission b : the representative of the governmental authority in a district, province, or other unit often having both judicial and administrative powers c : the officer in charge of a department or bureau of the public service d : the administrative head of a professional sport

— com·mis·sion·er·ship \-ˌship\ noun