What does the cryptic crossword clue "Concerning time before finding local official once (5)" mean?

The definition is "local official once". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="concerning") + EVE (synonym="time before") = REEVE; definition: "local official once" The answer is REEVE.

Concerning time before finding local official once (5)

Times Cryptic #28817 | 18 Across | 2024-01-19 flower

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