ARTICLE VII - OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE

7.02 SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE. The Speaker shall appoint a member to preside, whenever the Speaker is absent, as Speaker pro tempore. In the absence of the Speaker and Speaker pro tempore, a member selected by the Speaker shall preside until the return of the Speaker or Speaker pro tempore. If desired, the Speaker may appoint cospeakers pro tempore.

Rule 7.03
Rule 7.01
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