der Behördenpräsident
Translation
president of an authority, head of an agency, commissioner
Examples
Der Behördenpräsident hielt eine Rede.
The president of the authority gave a speech.
Sie hat einen Termin beim Behördenpräsidenten.
She has an appointment with the president of the authority.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject/object)) noun referring to the head of a public authority. The president of the authority was newly elected.
Similar Words
Amtsleiter (head of office), Direktor einer Behörde (director of an authority)
Etymology
A compound of 'Behörde' (authority) and 'Präsident' (president).
Memory Tips
Literally the 'president' of an 'authority' ('Behörde'). The parts are transparent.