Sentences with phrase «government by representation»

«Government by representation is the rule; government by referendum is the exception.»

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I'd been invited by the Quebec government to join a special committee looking into representation on boards, and I was listening to everyone talk one day, and I realized that we all were talking as if someone else would take care of things.

The bill defines virtual currency as «a digital representation of value that can be digitally traded and functions as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, or a store of value but does not have legal tender status as recognized by the United States government.»

«Government - to - government» relations, underpinned by high - level Canadian representation in foreign nations, such as an embassy, significantly boost the level of Canadian exports to those couGovernment - to - government» relations, underpinned by high - level Canadian representation in foreign nations, such as an embassy, significantly boost the level of Canadian exports to those cougovernment» relations, underpinned by high - level Canadian representation in foreign nations, such as an embassy, significantly boost the level of Canadian exports to those countries,...

At only two pages, the concise bill is not very substantive, save for a brief classification of «virtual currency» as «any type of digital representation of value that; 1) Is used as a medium of exchange, unit of account or store or value; and 2) Is not recognized as legal tender by the United States government.»

Moreover, representation by Boyd can bring instant credibility to your undisclosed project and afford it prompt access to top - level government officials, influential community leaders and economic development organizations.

• Restore full collective bargaining rights; • Restore strong health and safety protections in workplaces under federal jurisdiction, watered down by the previous government; • Repeal anti-labour Bills C - 525 and C - 377; C - 10; C - 4; C - 59; • Restore pay equity in the public service, with full union right of representation; • Re-open the nine veterans» affairs offices shut down in 2014.

Democracy is a system of government based on representation by the population of eligible members of a jurisdiction.

On the other hand such personalism iuris divini, which despite its importance can not here be proved theologically, is a principle of resistance against the well - known dangers and shortcomings of democracy in large societies where self - government by the people, for example, by plebiscite is no longer possible and the representation which takes its place be - comes more and moe autonomous.

World government proponents were deeply ambivalent about the formation of the UN after World War II, recognizing that in important respects it entrenched the nation - state by creating a General Assembly based on national representation and a Security Council reflecting the conventional notion of Great Powers.

The country was founded so that we weren't being ruled by a far away government and paying taxes with no representation.

I am honored to be supported by the Working Families Party, and I look forward to finally reforming state government and giving Long Island residents the representation they deserve in Albany.»

The President acknowledged the case made by the WIPF for better representation of women in his government and assured that women would fare well in the composition of parastatals and their boards in the first quarter of the year.

A republic, by which I mean a government in which the scheme of representation takes place, opens a different prospect, and promises the cure for which we are seeking.

I am honored to be supported by the Working Families Party, and I look forward to finally reforming state government and giving Hudson Valley residents the representation they deserve in Albany.»

The graph is a hypothetical representation of the relationship between government revenue raised by taxation and all possible rates of taxation.

It is the Reform Party's belief that the general population has the right to know about treaties and legislation that are being negotiated by their representation in government.

If the diplomats recognize or support the government change, are willing to represent the new regime or give up their powers to those appointed by the new regime, then the representation of the country in the UN passes to the new regime without much troubles.

By 2007 nationalists had become the largest party in the Scottish Parliament, and by 2011 they had an overall majority: no mean achievement in a proportional representation system intended to produce minority or coalition governmenBy 2007 nationalists had become the largest party in the Scottish Parliament, and by 2011 they had an overall majority: no mean achievement in a proportional representation system intended to produce minority or coalition governmenby 2011 they had an overall majority: no mean achievement in a proportional representation system intended to produce minority or coalition government.

By the same token, the evidence of a national will to bring in proportional representation is one thing — but it will be more willingly accepted, especially by a Conservative government that shows little appetite for reform, if this change to the British Constitution comes through evolution rather than revolutioBy the same token, the evidence of a national will to bring in proportional representation is one thing — but it will be more willingly accepted, especially by a Conservative government that shows little appetite for reform, if this change to the British Constitution comes through evolution rather than revolutioby a Conservative government that shows little appetite for reform, if this change to the British Constitution comes through evolution rather than revolution.

The highlights of the alternative coalition agreement I'd like to see are green investment paid for by green taxes, an end to public service cuts, full proportional representation and more devolution to regional and local government including full fiscal autonomy.

b: a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodically held free elections

The President of the group, John Adegboye, while addressing journalists during a media briefing at Ijagbo in the Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State, alleged poor representation by Ibrahim.

Syracuse, NY — If Green Party candidate for mayor in Syracuse Howie Hawkins had his way, the current system of city government would scrapped and replaced by a system of what he calls «grassroots democracy and proportional representation.»

Chaired by Professor Lis Howell, this exciting conference will provide an update on the research into women in UK broadcast news and will ask what more needs to be done to ensure fair representation, both by broadcasters and by government.

«We've moved from fourth to third and I think we've got a platform to start to build a proper platform in Scotland,» he said, rejecting claims that the Union would be damaged by a future Conservative government with little Scottish representation.

With so many scandals of corruption that effect and relate to constituents like me who have practically had to beg for proper representation with regard to honest, ethical city and state government leadership, I should not have to lose my pension, present and future because of false, fake and failed leadership — and the very public representatives who have collectively been the obstacle to fair labor practices and treatment, that now overshadow any corruption and misconduct by the Transit Authority and MTA.

The July 21 Sacramento Bee has this op - ed by Kris Novoselic and Rob Richie, advocating that states and other units of government use either proportional representation, or cumulative voting, or instant runoff voting, instead of the «winner - take - all» system so prevalent in the U.S. Read more»

A motion was tabled at the 1917 Congress held in Swansea by the Joint Parliamentary Committee and 104 retail societies, calling for direct representation at national and local government levels.

By that date, the regional government was also in place, again, a strong representation of competence and integrity.

a: government by the people; especially: rule of the majority b: a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodically held free elections

Efforts must therefore, be made to ensure a balance in the representation of media houses at the fora organized by the government to enable it send across its achievements and programmes.

These digital representations of the building under construction will become compulsory on all UK government projects by 2016, so we're racing to give smaller companies the knowledge they need to stay in the game when that happens.

It seems to be taken for granted by a lot of commentators that changing to the alternative vote (AV) will be a move towards proportional representation - resulting in more hung parliaments and coalition governments.

@LamonteCristo When someone tells me «The US should adopt European Democracy», then I would assume that they are talking about constitutional aspects like proportional representation parliaments and election of government heads by the parliament, not socioeconomic policy.

The July 21 Sacramento Bee has this op - ed by Kris Novoselic and Rob Richie, advocating that states and other units of government use either proportional representation, or cumulative voting, or instant runoff voting, instead of the «winner - take - all» system so prevalent in the U.S.

Bronx community board 10 Treasurer and community advocate Velázquez earns endorsement of Manhattan BP and 9 women in Council, including Speaker Mark - Viverito and Women's Caucus co-chairs Rosenthal and Crowley; announcement comes amid declining representation by women in city government

The case for proportional representation was made by John Stuart Mill in his 1861 essay Considerations on Representative Government:

The 1993 reform government under Hosokawa Morihiro introduce a new electoral system whereby 200 members (reduced to 180 beginning with the 2000 election) are elected by proportional representation in multi-member districts or «blocs» while 300 are elected from single - candidate districts.

As the SNP announced: «We are in a situation where the Tory government are refusing to agree to any amendments to improve the Scotland Bill - which are supported by 58 of Scotland's 59 MPs - and imposing English Votes for English Laws to make Scotland's representation at Westminster second class.

Constitution minister Chris Skidmore said the government was «committed to ensuring fair and equal representation for the voting public across the UK is in place by the next general election».

A Conservative MP, James Brokenshire, has added to the pressure on the government by tabling a parliamentary question to Gordon Brown asking whether the chancellor has made any representations to the home secretary regarding changes to the Extradition Act 2003, the law under which the men are being sent to the US.

Taking 2010 as the starting point, the government pledges to almost double the representation of Ph.D. - holders among the population age 25 to 34 by 2020 and increase research employment from 11.8 % to 16 %; raise to 10 % the share of publicly - funded Spanish papers ranked among the top 5 % of the most cited publications globally; increase Spain's share of European Union research funds, including a 90 % increase in the number of so - called Starting Grants from the European Research Council; boost the number of patent applications by 50 %; and raise the national percentage of innovative companies from 18.6 % to 25 %.

With the aim of inspiring young minds together, and supported by # 1 million of Welsh Government funding, the network will include representation from local authority education services, schools and child care settings that deliver the Foundation Phase, regional consortia, Higher Education and third sector organisations which will work together to share expertise, experience, knowledge and best practice.

JE: One of the research questions that your study addresses is: Does the representation of male teachers in Australia differ by education level (primary, secondary — obviously this is in a school context) or by sector (government, Catholic and independent) over time?

Consider, however, that the powers of your School Board are established by our state legislature and your Board is based on the same principles of representation as our government.

Appendix 3 provides further information published by the OPM on the under - representation of Hispanics in the Federal government.

DEX Universe Bond Index: With over 1,000 bonds represented, this index has broad representation from investment - grade bonds issued by Canadian companies and by government - sector issuers.

The Love Cats two - year pilot project in Chong Pang is a Cat Welfare Society (CWS) initiative supported by the Member of Parliament for Nee Soon Group Representation Constituency and the involved government agencies.

The exhibition is supported by The General Representation of the Government of Flanders, through Flanders House New York.