Chapter 8, Part 3 · Art. 106
Speakers and Deputy Speakers of Parliament
- Each House of Parliament has a Speaker, elected from persons qualified to be members but who are not members, and a Deputy Speaker elected from among its members.
Art. 106(1)
(1) There shall be— (a) a Speaker for each House of Parliament, who shall be elected by that House in accordance with the Standing Orders, from among persons who are qualified to be elected as members of Parliament but are not such members; and (b) a Deputy Speaker for each House of Parliament, who shall be elected by that House in accordance with the Standing Orders, from among the members of that House.
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- Each house of Parliament chooses a Speaker to lead its meetings.
Art. 106(1)
(1) There shall be— (a) a Speaker for each House of Parliament, who shall be elected by that House in accordance with the Standing Orders, from among persons who are qualified to be elected as members of Parliament but are not such members; and (b) a Deputy Speaker for each House of Parliament, who shall be elected by that House in accordance with the Standing Orders, from among the members of that House.
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