Senator Marc Basnight is “President Pro-Tempore”. What does that mean?
The office of the President Pro-Tempore (often called “Pro-Tem”) is the highest ranking elected Senator. Elected by his or her fellow Senators, the Pro-Tem appoints all Senators to standing committees where legislation can be worked on. The Pro-Tem may participate in any committee as the “ex officio member” for all committees. Senator Basnight is the longest serving President Pro-Tem in the history of the North Carolina Senate, having served in this position since 1993.
