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.

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Speaker of Parliament canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf parliamentary office
presiding officer
differsFrom President of the Republic NERFINISHED
Prime Minister
domainOf parliament
hasAuthorityTo authorize emergency debates
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
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
speaker’s chair
isPartOf legislative branch
parliamentary system
mayBeAppointedBy head of state in some countries
reportsTo parliament as a collective body
requiresQuality ability to manage debates
impartiality
knowledge of parliamentary procedure
seatLocatedIn parliamentary chamber
typicallyElectedBy members of parliament GENERATED

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Speaker of Parliament nativeLabel Speaker of Parliament
subject surface form: Speaker of Parliament of Uganda