Speaker of the House of Assembly (Turks and Caicos Islands)
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The Speaker of the House of Assembly is the presiding officer of the Turks and Caicos Islands' House of Assembly, the legislature of the British Overseas Territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The current Speaker, Gordon Burton, was elected Speaker on 4 March 2021.
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Speaker of the House of Assembly | |
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Style | Mr Speaker (informal and within the house) The Honourable (Formal and Diplomatic) |
Member of | House of Assembly |
Appointer | Elected by the House of Assembly approved and sworn in by the Governor |
Term length | At the Pleasure of the House Elected by the House at the start of each Parliament, and upon a vacancy |
Deputy | Deputy Speaker |
Salary | $48,000[1] |
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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.