Listed below are brief
synopses of the duties typically associated with selected leadership positions in the Senate and House of Reps

President of the Senate
The president is the principal leader of the Senate.
The president typically will:
-Preside over the daily sessions of the Senate
-Preserve order in the chamber
-State parliamentary motions
-Rule on parliamentary questions
-Appoint committee chairs and members
-Refer bills to committee
-Sign legislation, writs and warrants
-Act as the official spokesperson for the Senate

Deputy President of the Senate
The primary roles assigned to the deputy senate president
are to:
-Preside over the Senate in the president's absence
-Exercise the powers and duties of the president in his or her absence
Assume other duties as assigned by the president of the senate

Speaker of the House or Assembly
The speaker is the principal leader of the House of Reps. The speaker typically will:
-Preside over the daily sessions of the House
-Preserve order in the chamber
-State parliamentary motions
-Rule on parliamentary questions
-Appoint committee chairs and members
-Refer bills to committee
-Sign legislation, writs and warrants and
-Act as the official spokesperson for the House of Reps

Deputy Speaker
The primary roles assigned to the deputy speaker are to:
-Preside over the House in the speaker's
absence
-Exercise the powers and duties of the speaker in his or her absence
-Assume other duties as assigned by the speaker

Majority Leader
The primary functions of a majority leader usually
relate to floor duties. The majority leader:
-Is the lead speaker for the majority party during floor debates
-Develops the calendar
-Assists the president or speaker with program development, policy formation and policy decisions.

Deputy Majority Leader
The deputy majority leader generally:
-Develops the majority party agenda with the principal leaders
-Presides over the majority party meetings in the absence of the majority leader.
-Assists with the development of policy.

Chief Whip
The duties of the chief whip are to:
-Assist the floor leader
-Ensure member attendance
-Count votes

Minority Leader
The minority leader is the principal leader of the
minority party. The minority leader is responsible
for:
-Developing the minority position
-Negotiating with the majority party
-Directing minority party activities on the chamber floor
-Leading debate for the minority

Deputy Minority Leader
The deputy minority leader:
-Presides over minor party meetings in the absence of Minority leader
-Assists the minority leader with policy development

Deputy Chief Whip
The major responsibilities for the deputy chief whip are to:
-Assist the chief whip on the floor
-Count votes
-Ensure attendance of members

source: http://www.ncsl.org/legislators-staff/legislators/legislative-leaders/roles-and-responsibilities-of-selected-leadership-positions.aspx

Thank you OP. Please be aware that the positions of Senate President, Deputy Senate President, House Speaker and Deputy are not "Principal" but Presiding positions.

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barcanista:
Thank you OP. Please be aware that the positions of Senate President, Deputy Senate President, House Speaker and Deputy are not "Principal" but Presiding positions.

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