presiding officer

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Following the election of SNP veteran Kenneth Gibson as presiding officer, the SNP cohort has been cut to 57 MSPs - eight short of a majority.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

In response, Irranca-Davies assured Millar that he would earn the respect of everyone in the chamber through his actions as presiding officer.

From BBC • May 12, 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

The Senedd's presiding officer will need to give members 24 hours notice before a meeting can take place.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

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