The senate shall elect from its membership a presiding officer who shall be called the “President of the Senate” and the house of representatives shall elect from its membership a presiding officer who shall be called the “Speaker of the House of Representatives.” The presiding officer of each house shall have such powers, duties, and prerogatives as may be assigned them under the rules of the legislature and by law.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 24. Legislature and Lobbying
Chapter 10. Officers, Employees, and Compensation
Article 1. Officers of the Legislature.
Sec. 24.10.010. Legislative officers.
Sec. 24.10.020. Presiding officers pro tempore.
Sec. 24.10.030. Chief clerk and senate secretary.