Presiding Officer (Noun)
Meaning
The leader of a group meeting.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The presiding officer banged her gavel to bring the meeting to order.
- As the chairman of the committee, he took on the role of presiding officer for the hearing.
- The presiding officer recognized the first speaker and invited her to address the assembly.
- The mayor served as the presiding officer of the city council meeting, guiding the discussion and debate.
- The Senate president served as the presiding officer during the joint session of Congress.