Term used to designate powers exercised by public officials by virtue or because of the office they hold
Literally, by virtue of one's office The term refers to the practice under the rules of Congress that allows the chairman and ranking minority member of a committee to participate in any of the subcommittees of that committee, but generally not to vote
by virtue of an office or position; "the head of the department serves as an ex officio member of the board"
by virtue of an office or position; "the head of the department serves as an ex officio member of the board" by virtue of position; "the president sat on the committee ex officio
A member of a governmental body who holds his or her position as the result of holding another governmental position
Ex officio is used to describe something such as a rank or privilege that someone is entitled to because of the job or position they have. ex officio members of the Advisory Council. an ex-officio degree
The holding of an office or the assumption of a duty by reason of holding another office
(literally: out of or because of one's office) The act of holding one office by reason of holding another For example, the Lieutenant Governor is, ex officio, a member of the University of California Board of Regents
The holding of an office or assumption of a duty by virtue of holding a particular office, as when the majority floor leader is by virtue of that office an ex-officio member of the Legislative Research Commission