Convocation Chair Election
Reverend Ellis was chosen prolocutor of the diocesan convocation. He opened the session and ruled on points of order during debate over liturgy changes. The assembly accepted his decisions without challenge.
Also known as: prolocutors · spokesperson · speaker · proxy
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2 senses
An ecclesiastical officer who serves as the president or chair of a convocation.
A historical officer who serves as the speaker of the British House of Lords, an office now held by the Lord Chancellor.
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An ecclesiastical officer who serves as the president or chair of a convocation.
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A historical officer who serves as the speaker of the British House of Lords, an office now held by the Lord Chancellor.
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Reverend Ellis was chosen prolocutor of the diocesan convocation. He opened the session and ruled on points of order during debate over liturgy changes. The assembly accepted his decisions without challenge.
Bishop Grant appointed Canon Hayes as prolocutor for the regional synod. Hayes moderated discussion among the gathered priests and deacons. The group reached consensus on funding priorities under his guidance.
Father Nolan acted as prolocutor at the annual clerical convocation. He recognized speakers in turn and tallied votes on the proposed canon. Members followed his procedural directions throughout the meeting.
Archdeacon Price was elected prolocutor of the provincial convocation. He introduced the agenda items and enforced speaking limits during sessions. The delegates completed their business efficiently under his direction.
One sense refers to the presiding officer of an ecclesiastical convocation. The other sense refers to the historical speaker of the British House of Lords, now an office of the Lord Chancellor.
Supporting sources
Lord Whitmore served as prolocutor in the House of Lords during the 1700s. He announced royal messages and maintained order among the peers. The Lord Chancellor later assumed those duties permanently.
Sir Edmund held the office of prolocutor when the Lords debated trade policy. He summarized arguments and called for divisions when needed. His role ended once the Lord Chancellor took over the speakership.
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