Speaker of Parliament
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The Speaker of Parliament is the presiding officer who leads parliamentary sessions, maintains order, and represents the legislature in its official functions.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Speaker of Parliament canonical | 1 |
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
parliamentary office
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presiding officer ⓘ |
| differsFrom |
President of the Republic
NERFINISHED
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Prime Minister ⓘ |
| domainOf | parliament ⓘ |
| hasAuthorityTo |
authorize emergency debates
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decide on the classification of bills for procedure ⓘ determine whether a quorum is present ⓘ name or sanction disorderly members ⓘ order members to withdraw from the chamber ⓘ rule on admissibility of motions ⓘ |
| hasJurisdictionOver | plenary sittings of parliament ⓘ |
| hasRole |
announcing results of votes
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authorizing the use of parliamentary facilities ⓘ calling members to speak ⓘ chairing certain parliamentary committees in some systems ⓘ deciding on points of order ⓘ enforcing parliamentary discipline ⓘ ensuring adherence to the standing orders ⓘ ensuring compliance with constitutional provisions related to procedure ⓘ ensuring impartial conduct of business ⓘ ensuring parliamentary rules are followed ⓘ ensuring transparency of parliamentary proceedings ⓘ guaranteeing fair treatment of majority and opposition ⓘ interpreting parliamentary procedure ⓘ maintaining decorum during debates ⓘ maintaining order in the chamber ⓘ managing debates ⓘ managing the speaking list ⓘ overseeing administrative services of the chamber ⓘ presiding over parliamentary sessions ⓘ protecting the rights of all members ⓘ putting questions to a vote ⓘ representing parliament at ceremonial events ⓘ representing parliament in relations with other institutions ⓘ representing parliament in relations with the head of state ⓘ representing the legislature in official functions ⓘ signing adopted legislation ⓘ suspending or adjourning sittings ⓘ |
| hasSymbol |
mace in many parliaments
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speaker’s chair ⓘ |
| isPartOf |
legislative branch
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parliamentary system ⓘ |
| mayBeAppointedBy | head of state in some countries ⓘ |
| reportsTo | parliament as a collective body ⓘ |
| requiresQuality |
ability to manage debates
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impartiality ⓘ knowledge of parliamentary procedure ⓘ |
| seatLocatedIn | parliamentary chamber ⓘ |
| typicallyElectedBy | members of parliament GENERATED ⓘ |
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subject surface form:
Speaker of Parliament of Uganda