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                                                                                                              Speaker of the House Cannon

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                                                                                                              Information found on this page can be found on the Speakers House of Representatives Webpage. 
                                                                                                              Biographical Information

                                                                                                              City of Residence: Winter Park
                                                                                                              Occupation: Attorney
                                                                                                              Education: 
                                                                                                              • University of Florida, College of Journalism, B.S., 1989;
                                                                                                              • University of Florida, College of Law, J.D., 1992

                                                                                                              Roles and Responsibilities


                                                                                                              The Speaker is a constitutional officer who leads the House for a two-year term, manages its operations, and presides over its sessions. He is elected by his fellow Representatives. Among his most important duties are the appointment of committee members and selection of their Chairs. Chairs are key figures in the legislative process and play an important role in determining content of legislation considered by the House.


                                                                                                              For a full list of leadership and their roles, visit the FL House of Representatives Webpage
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