The Presiding Officer, supported by two Deputy Presiding Officers, chairs the proceedings in the parliamentary chamber, the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body and the Parliamentary Bureau. The Presiding Officer also represents the Scottish Parliament at home and abroad.
The Presiding Officer
Learn more about the Presiding Officer, Tricia Marwick MSP
The Deputy Presiding Officers
The Presiding Officer is supported in her duties by two Deputy Presiding Officers.
Representing the Parliament at Home and Abroad
Image galleries of the Presiding Officer representing the Parliament at home and abroad
Parliamentary Bureau
The Parliamentary Bureau's role includes proposing and amending the Parliament’s business programme, and establishing the remit and membership of committees.
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB)
The Corporate Body is responsible for ensuring that the Parliament is provided with the property, staff and services it requires.