A deputy watches over the clan, prepares the patrols, gives any notice of danger or other news to the leader, and takes over as the new leader if the current one dies.
A deputy substitute is a person who temporarily takes on the responsibilities and duties of a deputy when the deputy is absent or unable to perform their duties. They step in to ensure the smooth continuation of operations in the absence of the regular deputy.
Thistleclaw.
Mistystar's deputy in Night Whispers is Reedwhisker.
The deputy. If there is no deputy, a new leader & deputy is chosen by the Clan.
Brambleclaw became deputy in the book "Moonrise" in the Warriors series by Erin Hunter.
He is a tom with a bright red tail.
It's Blackstar. He Was Tigerstar's Deputy
At the end of book 6 of the first warriors series, Mistyfoot becomes deputy of Riverclan.
In the Warriors series, there are various ranks and positions within the clans, including leader, deputy, medicine cat, warriors, apprentices, queens, elders, and kits. Each position plays a vital role in maintaining the clan's balance, traditions, and way of life.
To perform the deputy ceremony in Warriors, the Clan leader typically announces their choice for deputy in front of the gathered Clan. The leader then places their muzzle on the new deputy's head or shoulder, signifying their trust and passing of responsibility. The Clan usually responds with chants of approval or support for the new deputy.
The first deputy of ThunderClan in the Warriors book series was Bluefur, who was later known as Bluestar when she became the leader of the clan.
Their are no cases of this happening in the series, but yes, this is possible.