At some time he could be elected to an honorary position for his 'services' to football.
The Sun
An honorary position, the role carries no fixed duties, although the master may compose pieces for royal or state occasions.
Times, Sunday Times
After four concerts in 1998, however, he became so abusive to individual players that he had to be 'promoted' to the honorary position of principal conductor.
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The 58-year-old president accepted the honorary position in 2015.
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The honorary position involves representing the town for the year.
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