grassroots leader

Etymology
Compound noun formed with English elements. Compare U.S. English (grassroots) A rank used to describe a political party of bottom-up management structure.

Noun

 * 1)  A government-appointed volunteer who serves in an organisation with the main purpose of bridging the gap between the Singapore Government and the people.
 * 2) * 2010, People's Association (Singapore) , (Online)
 * Members of the public will be able to better identify their grassroots leaders and district councillors with the implementation of the new PA identity card.
 * 1) * 2017, Lim Yangchen, Straits Times, 7 Oct (Online) Bishan East-Thomson Constituency grassroots leader Edmund Lim said: "This is a way of educating our younger generation... to be aware of the importance of caring for our elderly."
 * 1) * 2010, People's Association (Singapore) , (Online)
 * Members of the public will be able to better identify their grassroots leaders and district councillors with the implementation of the new PA identity card.
 * 1) * 2017, Lim Yangchen, Straits Times, 7 Oct (Online) Bishan East-Thomson Constituency grassroots leader Edmund Lim said: "This is a way of educating our younger generation... to be aware of the importance of caring for our elderly."

Usage notes
Commonly used in newspapers, online fora and spoken English in the context of Singaporean politics.

Related terms

 * grassroots organization (GRO)