The speaker also chairs the Chamber's Presidium and the Procedure Committee (Commissie van de Werkwijze).

While the speaker also takes part in the voting (as a regular member of the House of Representatives), the officeholder typically does not participate in debates.

The speaker is also the chair of the Presidium, which is responsible for determining the budget of the House, setting its agenda and appointing its staff.

The House adopts a profile that outlines the desired qualities that potential candidates should have, such as prior experience and personal traits.

To win the election, a Member needs to obtain an absolute majority of the votes cast (more than 50%).

[1] An election requires multiple voting rounds when no member wins an absolute majority.