a member of a council

person who acts in the stead of another

a person given a responsibility (especially a representative sent to a meeting)

representative, often governmental

a person who favours or supports democracy

person pursuing or occupying elective office

a member of a legislative assembly

person in government who makes laws

a person taking an active part in government, especially as an elected representative

person pursuing or occupying elective office

of, relating to, supporting the principles of, a republic

person pursuing or occupying elective office