A high-ranking government official in Sparta who was elected by the council of elders?

In Sparta, a high-ranking government official elected by the council of elders (the Gerousia) was known as a "Ephor." The Ephors were a group of five officials who held significant power, overseeing the day-to-day administration of the state, enforcing laws, and managing foreign policy. They served as a check on the kings and could even bring them to trial. The position of Ephor was crucial in maintaining the balance of power within the Spartan political system.