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