What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leader to remain in touch to get commission (8)" mean?

The definition is "commission". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). R (synonym="first letter of [leader to] R EMAIN") in CONTACT (synonym="touch") = CONTRACT The answer is CONTRACT.

Leader to remain in touch to get commission (8)

Independent Cryptic #11916 | 7 Down | 2024-12-18 flower

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