Deputy Speaker of the Koshi Provincial Assembly | |
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कोशी प्रदेशसभाका उपसभामुख | |
since 14 January 2023 | |
Koshi Provincial Assembly | |
Style | Honourable |
Member of | Koshi Provincial Assembly |
Nominator | Party offices |
Appointer | Members of the Koshi Provincial Assembly |
Term length | During the life of the Pradesh Sabha (five years maximum) |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Nepal |
Inaugural holder | Saraswoti Pokhrel |
Formation | 15 February 2018 |
Salary | रु. 45,000 |
The Deputy Speaker of the Koshi Provincial Assembly is subordinate to the speaker of the Koshi Provincial Assembly. They are responsible for the Koshi Provincial Assembly and the second highest ranking provincial officer of the Koshi Provincial Assembly. They act as the presiding officer in case of leave or absence caused by death or illness of the Speaker of the Koshi Provincial Assembly. The deputy speaker is chosen from sitting members of the Koshi Provincial Assembly. The deputy speaker can be removed from office by a resolution passed in the assembly by an effective majority of its members.[1][2]