presiding officer

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

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Speaking in the chamber on Tuesday, Hepburn said he had already said sorry to Ross, the first minister and the presiding officer.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

He stood to be the first presiding officer of the new parliament, a role similar to the Speaker in the House of Commons, but was beaten by veteran Lib Dem Sir David Steel.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

During his time as presiding officer, he oversaw the completion of the new Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood, a project which had been running three years late and way over budget.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

The hall was so cold, the presiding officer announced that men could keep their hats on.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson