The Scotland Act 1998 (Transitory and Transitional Provisions)(Standing Orders and Parliamentary Publications) Order 1999 No. 1095

SCHEDULE STANDING ORDERS OF THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

CHAPTER 3: OFFICERS OF THE PARLIAMENT

Rule 3.3 Election of deputy Presiding Officers

12.  At the beginning of a voting period, the Presiding Officer shall announce the name or names of the candidate or candidates validly nominated and an election shall be held in accordance with Rule 11.9.