presiding officer

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The presiding officer chairs debates in the chamber, selects speakers in debates and represents the parliament at home and abroad.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The parliament will choose the new presiding officer, as well as two deputies, in a secret ballot.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

MSs will need to elect the presiding officer in a secret ballot, before they select a new first minister.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Party leaders are due to meet the presiding officer and chief executive.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

Reaching under the abandoned teacher’s desk he sat behind as presiding officer, Carter pulled out a small black box.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier