Honourable Charlie Parker
Biography

The Speaker is the presiding Officer of the House of Assembly. He presides over the proceedings of the Assembly, maintaining order, regulating debate in accordance with the rules and practices of the House, and ensures that all viewpoints have the opportunity of a hearing. The Speaker does not take part in the debates of the Assembly and only takes part in a vote to cast the deciding vote in the event of a tie. He is the guardian of the privileges of the Assembly and protects the rights of its Members. Outside the Chamber, the Speaker is the only representative of the House and the sole embodiment of its prestige and authority. The Speaker has jurisdiction over all matters concerning Province House. He is the Chair of the Legislature Internal Economy Board, the body responsible for regulating services to Members.

The Speaker decides questions of order and rules on questions of privilege after allowing appropriate debate. Decisions of the Speaker are not debatable or subject to appeal except by a substantive motion after proper notice has been given.

The Speaker of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly is Hon. Charlie Parker, MLA for Pictou West.

The Speaker's Office is located at:
1st Floor, Province House
P.O. Box 1617
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2Y3
Phone: (902) 424-5707
Fax: (902) 424-0526

The Director of Administration, reporting directly to the Speaker, is responsible for the entire administrative function of the Speaker's Office which includes policies and procedures, budgeting, personnel and payroll.

The Director of Administration is Jocelyn Scallion.

The Administration Office is located at:
Granville Level, Joseph Howe Building
1681 Granville Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Phone: (902) 424-4478
Fax: (902) 424-2404