Election of the Presiding Officer
Election of the Presiding Officer
Standing
Orders of the National Assembly for Wales
SO6.1
At its first meeting after an Assembly election, the Assembly must elect from
its Members a Presiding Officer and a Deputy.
SO6.2
If the office of the Presiding Officer or that of the Deputy becomes vacant,
the Assembly must, as soon as possible, elect a Member to fill the vacancy. The
election of a Presiding Officer takes precedence over all other business.
Business type: Early Business
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: For consideration
First published: 02/06/2016