Speaker of the House of Assembly | |
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since 17 July 2020 | |
Style | Mr Speaker (informal and within the house) The Honourable (Formal and Diplomatic) |
Member of | House of Assembly |
Deputy | Deputy Speaker |
The Speaker of the House of Assembly is the presiding officer of the Anguilla House of Assembly, the legislature of the British Overseas Territory of Anguilla. The current Speaker, Barbara Webster-Bourne, was elected Speaker on 17 July 2020.
The Speaker presides over the House's debates, including determining which members may speak. The speaker is also responsible for maintaining order during debate, and may punish members who break the rules of the House. The Speakers remain strictly non-partisan in the exercising of their role.