What is the role of A DEPUTY?

Answer 1

The newly appointed leader of a Clan must decide on a new deputy before moonhigh, and also must state his or her name before the body of the old deputy so the spirit of the old deputy will hear and approve the leader's choice.

When the leader dies or retires, the current deputy will become the new leader.

A cat may not become deputy unless he or she has mentored at least one apprentice.

A deputy can resign from their position if he or she wishes to do so, for instance to retire as an elder. They can also be deposed by the leader if considered unfit for the position (like Tallstar deposing Mudclaw in Starlight). In either of the cases, a new deputy will be named before moonhigh.

Tasks of a Clan deputy include:

• Assisting the leader in their tasks; they are a sort of "apprentice leader"
• Assigning border patros and listening to their reports
• Organizing warrior trainings to keep up their skills (like Brambleclaw did in Twilight)
• Making reports to the Clan leader
• Substitute for the Clan leader on Gatherings and in battles if they are unavailable (like Fireheart did for Blustar after the fire)
• As a deputy is also a warrior, he is expected to carry out warrior tasks as well (patrolling, hunting, mentoring etc). They do not have a den of their own, but sleep with the other warriors.

If the deputy is unavailable, the senior warriors will distribute the deputy's tasks between them (like the ThunderClan senior warriors did when Graystripe was away, or when Tawnyspots was sick during Bluestar's Prophecy).

Answer 2

A deputy is responsible for assisting and supporting their superior in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. They may also act on behalf of their superior in their absence and help manage day-to-day operations within an organization.