Speaker of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly | |
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since 8 March 2024 | |
Mizoram Legislative Assembly | |
Style | The Hon’ble (formal) Mr. Deputy Speaker (informal) |
Member of | Mizoram Legislative Assembly |
Reports to | Government of Mizoram |
Seat | Mizoram Legislative Assembly |
Appointer | Members of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly |
Term length | During the life of the vidhan Sabha (five years maximum) |
Constituting instrument | Article 93 of the Constitution of India |
Inaugural holder | H. Thansanga |
Formation | 10 May 1972 |
Deputy | Deputy Speaker of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly |
Website | - |
The Speaker of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly is the title given to the presiding officer (chair) of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly. The Speaker's official role is to moderate debate, make rulings on procedure, announce the results of votes, etc. The Speaker decides who may speak and has the powers to discipline members who break the procedures of the Assembly. The Speaker often also represents the body in person, as the voice of the body in ceremonial and some other situations. Many bodies also have a speaker pro tempore or deputy speaker, designated to fill in when the speaker is not available.