presiding officer
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A point of order was raised by a member of the party asking the presiding officer if the comments were appropriate.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 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
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
Sioned Williams will be his deputy first minister, and finance cabinet minister will be former presiding officer Elin Jones.
From BBC ● May 13, 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
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