The Presiding Officer
Rosemary Butler AM
The role of the Presiding Officer, Rosemary Butler AM, is set out in the Assembly’s Standing Orders.
See also: Deputy Presiding Officer, David Melding AM.
The functions of the Presiding Officer are:
to chair Plenary meetings;
to determine questions as to the interpretation or application of Standing Orders;
to represent the Assembly in exchanges with any other bodies, whether within or outside the United Kingdom, in relation to matters affecting the Assembly; and
such other functions conferred by any enactment, by the Assembly or by these Standing Orders.
Presiding Officer - Gallery
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Contact the Presiding Officer, Rosemary Butler AM: private.office@wales.gov.uk
