The Presiding Officer is supported in his duties by two Deputy Presiding Officers. In May 2007, Trish Godman MSP and Alasdair Morgan MSP were elected to the two posts. You can find out a little about their background and current activity by clicking on their picture links below.

The Deputy Presiding Officers have the same range of responsibilities when acting in place of the Presiding Officer, but both retain their party allegiance and will vote in the Chamber unless chairing proceedings. This means that they also support the Presiding Officer in his representation of the Scottish Parliament at home and abroad and you can view examples of this representational role by clicking the link at the top of the page.