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Constituting instrument Constitution of the Netherlands Formation 21 September 1815 (1815-09-21) First holder Charles Ignace Philippe Thiennes de Lombise | ||
The President of the Senate (Dutch: Voorzitter van de Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal) is one of the 75 members of the Dutch Senate and is elected to lead its meetings and be its representative. They are also chairing the Internal Committee (Huishoudelijke Commissie), the Committee of Senior Members (College van Senioren) as well as the joint sessions of both Houses of the States General, the so-called Verenigde Vergadering.
The office is currently held by Ankie Broekers-Knol of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) since 2 July 2013.
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