"To represent the community" means to act as a voice or advocate for a group of people, making sure their interests, concerns, and needs are heard and addressed. Full definition
Local boards of education represent their community in overseeing local schools as part of the state system of public elementary and secondary education. (ksba.org)
The teams represent a community of professionals who are leading the affordable housing market in creating healthy, resilient, and restorative places for all by putting people and our planet first. (living-future.org)
If you do not go and meet the people who represent our community and talk to them, you know nothing of it. (gonintendo.com)