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

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

From BBC • May 9, 2026

If you think your ID has been wrongly rejected, the Electoral Commission - which oversees UK elections - says you should notify the presiding officer at the polling station.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

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

From BBC • Sep. 2, 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