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
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
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
Ap Iorwerth will need to think about whether giving a job to the former presiding officer Elin Jones, the only member of the 44-strong Senedd group who has ministerial experience.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
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
