Speaker of the Senate

Overview
The Speaker is the mediator and organizer of the Senate. They are appointed by the Senate to maintain order and to organize Senate voting.

Organizing Senate Votes
The Speaker is in charge of all aspect of voting the Senate. They allot time for discussion (at least 24 hours), set up the method and announce the results for each vote.

Maintaining Order
The Speaker is in charge of keeping order in the Senate and can mute anyone for a period of 24 hours if they are being overtly disruptive.

Voting on Ties
The Speaker is allowed to vote on all ties in the Senate unless it is in regards to the Supreme Court.

Allowing the Removal of Secretaries of State
If the Premier requests it, the Speaker can allow the removal of any disobedient/obstinate Secretary of State from the House of Commons and their position.

Selection Process
The Speaker is appointed collectively by the House of State and House of Commons. This appointment must be approved by a majority in both houses.

Tenure
Once the Speaker is elected they stay in the position until they either step down or are dismissed by the Senate. There is no limit to how many times a citizen can be the Speaker.

Succession
When a Speaker steps down or is dismissed, the Senate must appoint a new one, the appointment must be approved by a majority in both houses.

Dismissal
Either house of the Senate can dismiss the Speaker via a majority vote. If the Speaker is removed this way, they are removed from Senate entirely (both houses).