statutory

statutory
   appointed other than on merit
   It is used of membership of committees, boards, etc. where those perceived as being oppressed or the subject of prejudice secure appointment regardless of merit:
    I realised that the government would wish to include certain 'statutory members' such as representatives of the trade unions and the Co-operative movements — though not, to my regret, a Statutory Lady. (Cork, 1988)
   See also obligatory and token.

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