The Speaker is elected in the very first meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly after the general elections for a term of 5 years from amongst the members of the assembly.

The Speaker can be removed from office by a resolution passed in the assembly by an effective majority of its members.

They maintain discipline and decorum in the house and can punish a member for their unruly behaviour by suspending them.

The date of election of the speaker is fixed by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh.

Further, all comments and speeches made by members of the House are addressed to the speaker.