He served as an advocate and an interim Procurator Fiscal Depute from 1968 to 1972. A council may also elect a depute convener, though this is not required. Todd is supported in his capacity as Provost by Claire Leitch, Depute Provost. There is also a Depute Leader of the Council appointed. He became an assistant Principal Advocate Depute in 2009, and then the Principal Advocate Depute. Later that year Salmond became Senior Vice Convener (Depute Leader) of the SNP. He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1995, and Advocate Depute in 1996. An investigation by the sheriff depute draws a blank. He also requested the central government to depute teams to assess damage from the cyclone. He may depute others to give these. King Tissa wrote to Emperor Ashoka to depute Sangamitta for the purpose. The Depute Leadership election had a turnout of 55.7%. From 1776 - 1777 he was the Depute Grand Master of that Grand Lodge.