First Deputy Speaker of the Seimas
| First Deputy Speaker of the Seimas | |
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| Seimo pirmininko pirmasis pavaduotojas | |
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| Reports to | Speaker of the Seimas |
| Seat | Seimas Palace |
| Appointer | Seimas |
| Term length | Four years |
| Formation | 13 November 1922 |
| First holder | Andrius Kubilius |
| Deputy | Deputy Speaker of the Seimas |
| Website | https://www.lrs.lt/ |
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The First Deputy Speaker of the Seimas (Lithuanian: Seimo pirmininko pirmasis pavaduotojas) is a senior parliamentary position. The deputy assists the Speaker in overseeing parliamentary procedures, maintaining order during sessions, and representing the Seimas in the Speaker's absence. This role is vital in ensuring the smooth functioning of the legislative body. The First Deputy Speaker often takes on additional duties such as managing committee work or engaging in international parliamentary relations.[1]
The current incumbent is Juozas Oleksas who took office 14 November 2024.[2]
First deputy speakers
[edit]| Seimas | Name | From | To | Party |
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| 1996–2000 | Andrius Kubilius | November 26, 1996 | November 9, 1999 | Homeland Union |
| Arvydas Vidžiūnas | November 9, 1999 | October 18, 2000 | Homeland Union | |
| 2000–2004 | Česlovas Juršėnas | July 12, 2004 | November 14, 2004 | Social Democratic Party of Lithuania |
| 2004–2008 | October 10, 2006 | March 31, 2008 | Social Democratic Party of Lithuania | |
| Algis Čaplikas | May 6, 2008 | November 17, 2008 | Liberal and Centre Union | |
| 2008–2012 | Irena Degutienė | November 20, 2008 | September 16, 2009 | Homeland Union - Lithuanian Christian Democrats |
| Raimondas Šukys | September 24, 2009 | March 10, 2010 | Liberal and Centre Union | |
| 2012–2016 | Vytautas Gapšys | November 16, 2012 | October 3, 2013 | Labour Party |
| Vydas Gedvilas | October 3, 2013 | November 14, 2016 | Labour Party | |
| 2016–2020 | Rima Baškienė | November 14, 2016 | November 12, 2020 | Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union |
| 2020–2024 | Jurgis Razma | November 13, 2020 | November 14, 2024 | Homeland Union - Lithuanian Christian Democrats |
| 2024–2028 | Juozas Olekas | November 14, 2024 | Present | Social Democratic Party of Lithuania |
References
[edit]- ^ "Board of the Seimas - Board of the Seimas". www.lrs.lt (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 2025-02-22.
- ^ "Seimo pirmininko pavaduotojai išrinkti: jų bus net šeši". lrt.lt (in Lithuanian). 2024-11-14. Retrieved 2025-02-22.