A Pro-tem Speaker is a temporary speaker appointed for a limited period to conduct business in the Lok Sabha or state legislative assemblies. The term "Pro-tem" is Latin for "for the time being" ¹.
The Pro-tem Speaker is appointed by the President or Governor and plays a crucial role in administering oaths to new members and overseeing House proceedings until a permanent Speaker is elected ¹ ². Their duties include:
- *Presiding over the first sitting*: of the Lok Sabha or state legislative assemblies
- *Administering the oath*: of office to newly elected members
- *Conducting the floor test*: to prove the government's majority
- *Holding the vote*: to elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker
The office of the Pro-tem Speaker ceases to exist once the new Speaker of the House is chosen ¹.
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