The deputy is second in charge. They will take over as leader when he/she dies. They orginize patrols.

The leader is, the leader! Obviously.
They recive nine lives from StarClan. Their name always end in "star" For example,  Bluestar, Blackstar, Leopardstar, Tallstar, etc. They lead the clan to gatherings (more on that later). They also preform all ceremonies.