presiding officer

Noun

Meaning

the leader of a group meeting

Source: WordNet

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A Democratic sweep would yield a 50-50 Senate with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris breaking the tie as presiding officer. Source: Internet

A north-east MSP has said it is crucial parliament continues in spite of coronavirus after beginning his new role as deputy presiding officer at Holyrood. Source: Internet

As such, its presiding officer was called a "provost," and reported to the main campus in Berkeley. Source: Internet

At the beginning of each new parliamentary term, the House of Commons elects one of its members as a presiding officer, known as the Speaker. Source: Internet

Any person desiring to address the board shall first secure permission of the presiding officer. Source: Internet

Both Houses may decide questions by voice vote ; members shout out "Aye!" and "No!" in the Commons—or "Content!" and "Not-Content!" in the Lords—and the presiding officer declares the result. Source: Internet

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