What does the cryptic crossword clue "Left in charge over European committee appointment (10)" mean?

The definition is "committee appointment". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RAP (synonym="‘charge’") + PORT (synonym="‘left’") + EUR (synonym="‘European’") = RAPPORTEUR; definition: "committee appointment" The answer is RAPPORTEUR.

Left in charge over European committee appointment (10)

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