(1) The Assembly shall at its first meeting after a general election and before proceeding to the despatch of any other business elect a member of the Assembly to be Speaker.
(2) In case of the death resignation or removal by a vote of the Assembly of the Speaker the Assembly shall before proceeding to the despatch of any other business elect some other member to be Speaker.
(3) The Speaker shall preside at the meetings of the Assembly except as may be provided by the standing rules and orders.
Constitution Act s. XXI.