The Speaker's official role is to moderate debate, make rulings on procedure, announce the results of votes, etc.

He maintains discipline and decorum in the Assembly and can punish a member for their unruly behaviour by suspending them.

The Deputy Speaker chairs sessions where the election takes place towards the end of Legislative Assembly.

Once the election is over, the person who is presiding declares the chosen candidate to be Speaker of the Assembly, without latter motions being voted upon.

Once the final tally of votes is declared, the Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition escort the Speaker elect to the Chair.

[1] The term of office of the Speaker ranges from the day he is elected to the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly.