The Deputy Speaker of the Koshi Provincial Assembly is subordinate to the speaker of the Koshi Provincial Assembly. They are responsible for the Koshi Provincial Assembly and the second highest ranking provincial officer of the Koshi Provincial Assembly. They act as the presiding officer in case of leave or absence caused by death or illness of the Speaker of the Koshi Provincial Assembly. The deputy speaker is chosen from sitting members of the Koshi Provincial Assembly. The deputy speaker can be removed from office by a resolution passed in the assembly by an effective majority of its members.
Qualification
The Constitution of Nepal sets the qualifications required to become eligible for the office of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. A Speaker and Deputy Speaker must meet the qualifications to become a member of the provincial assembly. A member of the provincial assembly must be:
One who is a citizen of Nepal; One who is a voter of the concerned Province; One who has completed the age of twenty-five years; One who is not convicted of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude; One who is not disqualified by any law; and One who is not holding any office of profit.