Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Agents Facet
3. People (hierarchy name)
4. people (agents)
5. [people by occupation]
6. [people in administration and government]
7. administrators
8. officers (administrators)
9. public officers

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to officers of this title in public services and institutions, their rank and extent of authority varying with the specific context, but generally holding authority over a group or area of activity. For military officers holding the same title, see "captains (military officers)." For captains of ships, see "shipmasters."