Trustee

Definition

A trustee in the context of legislatures is a representative who uses their judgment to make policy decisions they believe are best for their constituents and society, rather than strictly following the wishes of those they represent. They prioritize the welfare and interests of the community as a whole when making legislative decisions.

Related terms

Delegate: A delegate is a representative who acts primarily on the explicit wishes and instructions of their constituents, ensuring their direct preferences are reflected in legislative decisions.

Constituents: Constituents are the people living within an area from which an official has been elected, whom the official represents and serves in the legislature.

Legislation: Legislation is laws or acts passed by a governing body aimed at regulating, authorizing, sanctioning, granting, declaring or restricting certain actions