Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta

rdf:langString Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta

rdf:langString One Legislature

rdf:langString the House of Representatives of Malta

rdf:langString (Speaker tal-Kamra tad-Deputati ta' Malta)

rdf:langString Flag of Malta.svg

rdf:langString October 1921

rdf:langString Edgar Arrigo

rdf:langString Coat of arms of Malta.svg

rdf:langString Mr./Mrs. Speaker

rdf:langString The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta (Maltese: Speaker tal-Kamra tad-Deputati ta' Malta) is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives of Malta. The Speaker is responsible for controlling the flow of House business and acts as "referee" during debates. It is the Speaker's duty to ensure that the rules of the House for conducting its business are followed and that all Members of the House have an opportunity to take part in debates. Balancing the right of the majority to conduct business with the right of the minority to be heard is one of the Speaker's most difficult tasks. Because it is essential that the Speaker be seen to be above party politics, he/she does not take part in debate or vote, unless there is a tie. When there is a tie, the casting vote is conventionally used in a way to promote further discussion in the house rather than ending the debate. All remarks made in the House must be addressed to the Speaker, and no Members may stand when the Speaker is standing.

rdf:langString Coat of Arms of the Republic of Malta

rdf:langString Speaker

rdf:langString €42,232 annually