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presiding officer



NOUN
master of ceremonies
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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

Later, MSPs will elected a new presiding officer.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

On the first day of parliamentary business since last week's election, members will also vote to elect a new presiding officer, Holyrood's version of the speaker.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The country's 24 senators will serve as judges while the chief justice of the Supreme Court will sit as the trial's presiding officer.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Seven slash marks indicated his years of service - more than any presiding officer, including Reyna.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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