Does a President Pro-Tem have the same authority as the President?

[Guest Walt]

Does a President Pro-Tem have the same authority as the President?

[Joshua Katz]

For the most part, at least when it comes to parliamentary matters. What do you have in mind?

[Gary Novosielski]

On 5/25/2023 at 7:21 PM, Guest Walt said:

Does a President Pro-Tem have the same authority as the President?

A president pro tem has the same powers as the elected presiding officer during a meeting.

But any administrative duties or powers in the bylaws that are assigned to the office of President, beyond the context of meetings, are not applicable to a temporary official.