A Green MSP is expected to be a candidate to become the next Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament.
It is understood Alison Johnstone, who represents the Lothians, will stand for the high-profile post later today.
The Presiding Officer is effectively the chair of the Parliament and the equivalent of the Speaker in the House of Commons.
The £112,919 a year post involves ensuring Holyrood debates and votes go ahead smoothly.
Johnstone, an MSP since 2011, was initially not minded to go for the job but a Holyrood source said she has changed her mind.
If elected, she would be the Parliament’s second female presiding officer after Tricia Marwick.
A key issue facing the new PO will be ensuring Holyrood’s procedures are more family friendly.
Retiring MSPs complained that issues such as a lack of virtual voting made it hard for them to juggle family and work commitments.
With the SNP falling one short of a majority at the election, a Green MSP would leave Nicola Sturgeon's party and the opposition on 64 votes each.
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