List of speakers of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
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NominatorMembers of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
AppointerGovernor of Himachal Pradesh
| Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
|---|---|
since 5 January 2023 | |
| Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Member of | Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly |
| Nominator | Members of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly |
| Appointer | Governor of Himachal Pradesh |
| Term length | During the life of the Assembly (five years maximum) Renewable |
| Inaugural holder | Jaiwant Ram (1952–1956) |
| Formation | 24 March 1952 |
The Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly is the presiding officer of the Legislative Assembly of Himachal Pradesh, the main law-making body for the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The Speaker is elected in the very first meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly after the general elections for a term of 5 years from amongst the members of the assembly. The Speaker must be a member of the assembly. The Speaker can be removed from office by a resolution passed in the assembly by an effective majority of its members. In the absence of Speaker, the meeting of the Legislative Assembly is presided by the Deputy Speaker.[1]
