Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Constitution Act 1975 - SECT 39

Election of Speaker

39. Election of Speaker



(1) The Assembly shall at its first meeting after a general election and
before proceeding to the despatch of any other business elect a member of the
Assembly to be Speaker.

(2) In case of the death resignation or removal by a vote of the Assembly of
the Speaker the Assembly shall before proceeding to the despatch of any other
business elect some other member to be Speaker.

(3) The Speaker shall preside at the meetings of the Assembly except as may be
provided by the standing rules and orders.