Sentences with phrase «act in the public interest in»

Framing obligations to act in the public interest in relation to self - interested benefits accruing to the legal profession risks encouraging a professional ethic that treats public interest obligations as open to trade - offs where other benefits loom larger.

Not exact matches

And if these taxes are really in the public interest, then there's no reason to think that Congress won't act.

«CHX justifies the proposal by stating» [T] he Exchange submits that the proposed rules for LTAD are designed to operate in a manner that is consistent with the Act in that they are designed to protect investors and the public interest, are not designed to permit unfair discrimination, and would not impose any unnecessary or inappropriate burden on competition.»

My obligation as the Director of the Consumer Bureau is to act for the protection of consumers and in the public interest.»

«We believe there is an opportunity to act in the public interest and make a meaningful contribution to society by building sustainable technology that respects users and does not rely on the commoditization of personal data,» Acton wrote.

Chapter 2, many readers will know by now, is the JRP's discussion, in its role under the National Energy Board Act, RSC, 1985, c N - 7, as to whether the NGP is in «the public interest.»

Public workers are hired on merit, not political affiliation, and are expected to do their work conscientiously in the public interest, not act as political assistants to the party in Public workers are hired on merit, not political affiliation, and are expected to do their work conscientiously in the public interest, not act as political assistants to the party in public interest, not act as political assistants to the party in power.

Securities law mandates that public company directors act in the interest of all shareholders.

Amending the Responsible Energy Development Act to include a requirement that the regulator must consider whether resource development applications are in the public interest, and reinstate the right of landowners to appeal environmental decisions affecting their land to an independent Environmental Appeals Board.

Communities of faith are not bereft of the Spirit, and therefore of the possibility of renewal through the efforts of men and women who dare to act in the hope that the Church can contribute more to our public life than merely another interest group.

Nevertheless, even if nations do not always act in the best interests of their people, they are far more amenable to influence from the public than are transnational corporations.

You defenders of religion keep some interesting company: Osama Bin LLaden, Iraninan Mullahs, Saudi Wahabists (who will cut your head off in public if you preach anything but Islam), Joe Smith who preached that black people did not have souls (the church changed it mind after the civil rights act and are now bigotted against gay people), the Taliban, the pope and his child rapists, ignorant & stupid evangelicals who think that revelations is a roadmap to the future.

Polling shows that Americans trust members of the medical sciences to act in the public interest more than they trust religious leaders, elected officials, or business leaders.

Even politicians who want to fight global poverty need this public pressure so they can claim that it is in their own interest to act.

As a public - interest representative involved in the creation of the Public Broadcasting Act, I remember the anguish we felt at failing to get through Congress a 5 percent tax on TV and radio sets — something like the gasoline tax for roads which was protected from congressional rapublic - interest representative involved in the creation of the Public Broadcasting Act, I remember the anguish we felt at failing to get through Congress a 5 percent tax on TV and radio sets — something like the gasoline tax for roads which was protected from congressional raPublic Broadcasting Act, I remember the anguish we felt at failing to get through Congress a 5 percent tax on TV and radio sets — something like the gasoline tax for roads which was protected from congressional raiding.

The Mission of the BBC is to act in the public interest, serving all audiences through the provision of impartial, high - quality and distinctive output and services which inform, educate and entertain.

Mainline groups have been critical of this advantage taken by the paid - time broadcasters because it has frustrated their efforts to encourage stations to act responsibly in the public interest.

In 1955, in response to continued public interest, Congress enacted the Mental Health Study Act, under which the historic Joint Commission on Mental Illness and Health was appointeIn 1955, in response to continued public interest, Congress enacted the Mental Health Study Act, under which the historic Joint Commission on Mental Illness and Health was appointein response to continued public interest, Congress enacted the Mental Health Study Act, under which the historic Joint Commission on Mental Illness and Health was appointed.

Food Standards Agency The Food Standards Agency is an independent Government department set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.

For those interested, the White House has now released the complete transcript of First Lady Michelle Obama's remarks yesterday at the presidential signing of the Healthy, Hunger - Free Kids Act, which took place at a public school in Washington, D.C.

«I think as far as politicians are concerned they should do what they are elected to do - represent the public, act in the national interest and listen to views from a whole range of people.

People who go into public life, they want to act in the public interest, to pursue the national interest, to do things for other people, to make the country, make the world a better place.

«Significantly, Proclamation 7750 underscores that it is in the interests of the United States to act to restrict the international travel and to suspend the entry into the United States, as immigrants or non-immigrants, of certain persons who have committed, participated in, or are beneficiaries of corruption in the performance of public functions.

Following the passage of the Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896) in September 2015 Government has taken note of the concerns of taxpayers and the general public on some provisions of the Act especially those relating to the withholding of tax on the provision of services and the payment of tax on interests paid to individuals.

At present, the most democratic constitution bill ever drafted is being held hostage by self - serving politicians in the clearest possible demonstration of a fundamental principle of constitution - making — namely, that politicians should neither be tasked with drafting nor ratifying constitutions because of the risk that they will act against the public interest.

After all, corruption does not act in the interests of the people, nor does it reflect public opinion.

Theresa May said she wanted to be able to take action against those «who are acting in a manner that is not conducive to the public good and who are acting in a manner that is seriously prejudicial to the nation's interests.»

Under the law, the MTA and the NY Power Authority are governed by independent boards whose directors are obligated to act in the «public interest» and have to approve major agency expenditures, contracts and capital expenses.

But it seems a relatively cheap and sensible step toward restoring confidence that state government — the Legislature, in particular — acts in the public's interest.»

· Amend The Penal Law To Prohibit Undisclosed Self - Dealing By Public Officials: To address the Supreme Court's decision in Skilling, which severely hampered the federal government's ability to prosecute cases involving deprivation of «honest services» by public officials, New York State should enact a felony - level crime of «Undisclosed Self - Dealing» to target public officials who further their own financial self - interest while purporting to be acting on behalf of their constituents or government empPublic Officials: To address the Supreme Court's decision in Skilling, which severely hampered the federal government's ability to prosecute cases involving deprivation of «honest services» by public officials, New York State should enact a felony - level crime of «Undisclosed Self - Dealing» to target public officials who further their own financial self - interest while purporting to be acting on behalf of their constituents or government emppublic officials, New York State should enact a felony - level crime of «Undisclosed Self - Dealing» to target public officials who further their own financial self - interest while purporting to be acting on behalf of their constituents or government emppublic officials who further their own financial self - interest while purporting to be acting on behalf of their constituents or government employer.

[19] During the investigation, the Commissioner accepted that Thornberry's primary motive was to act in the public interest by supporting the Electoral Commission's campaign to improve response rates, and consequently levels of voter registration.

«Not only is the government failing to meet its obligations to teachers, it is failing in its duty to act in the interests of the public.

He outlined the evolving role of the Chief Inspector as «fiercely independent», acting in the public interest and answerable to parliament, not government.

Astorino doesn't do that since he never was endorsed by the CSEA or PEF and thus can negiotiate in the best interest of the county (since it's the county taxpayer whose paying for any extra salary increase or benefits) And before you contiune GOP bashing, remember this, Richard Nixon (yes that Nixon) allowed public employees in the US Postal Service to form a union and collectively bargain for salaries and benefits and Gov. Nelson Rockefeller (R - NY) signed into law the Taylor Act, allowing NYS employees to form a union and negiotiate (but not strike).

«No employee shall commit any act or neglect any duty which in any way is prejudicial to good order, discipline, or efficiency, or reflects unfavorably upon the good name and reputation of the Port Authority, or adversely affects the interests of the Port Authority or those of the general public.»

«In fact, the Act explicitly allows public authorities to interfere with an individual's right to privacy in the interests of public safety or for the prevention or detection of crime.&raquIn fact, the Act explicitly allows public authorities to interfere with an individual's right to privacy in the interests of public safety or for the prevention or detection of crime.&raquin the interests of public safety or for the prevention or detection of crime.»

In that context, he reiterated his view that New York state should act to block Comcast's take - over of Time Warner Cable, as resulting high prices would not be in the public interest, with both Wu and Teachout adding that they had testified against the merger in front of the Public Service CommissioIn that context, he reiterated his view that New York state should act to block Comcast's take - over of Time Warner Cable, as resulting high prices would not be in the public interest, with both Wu and Teachout adding that they had testified against the merger in front of the Public Service Commissioin the public interest, with both Wu and Teachout adding that they had testified against the merger in front of the Public Service Commipublic interest, with both Wu and Teachout adding that they had testified against the merger in front of the Public Service Commissioin front of the Public Service CommiPublic Service Commission.

«Politicians have an important and legitimate interest in how health care is provided locally but too often act as a barrier, rather than facilitating the honest dialogue needed with the public,» deputy director of policy Candace Imison said.

«I believe that fiscal reform can restore public trust in state government and enhance the state's ability to act in the best interest of all New Yorkers,» DiNapoli said to the crowd seated in the Grand Ballroom of the Yale Club - mostly men in suits from places like the Building Trades Employers» Association, Cablevision, Nicholas & Lence Communications, and Brown and Weinraub PLLC, whose companies spent thousands of dollars for tables of ten to attend the breakfast event.

«Ultimately, depositors» interests must be protected at all times and the public needs to be assured to boost confidence in the banking sector,» acting Secretary to Council, Peace Okantey, said in a release Thursday after the visit to the central bank.

The code requires members to act in the public interest and in accordance with the seven general principles of conduct identified by the committee on standards in public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

Since the passage into law the National Lotto Act, 2006 (Act 722) and Lottery Regulation, 2008 (L.I. 1948), this is the first time since 2006 that the Board and Management of NLA led by Kofi Osei - Ameyaw have decided to * Register and License * the Operators, Agents, Sub-Agents and Writers of Banker - to - Banker Lottery under Public - Private Partnership Agreement so that they can operate legitimately and pay their taxes to Government in order to increase revenue mobilization for Government through Lottery as well as create jobs for people who are interested in Private Lottery.

The Board's mission is to assure the trust, respect, and confidence of the people of Erie County by discouraging Erie County officials and employees from acting upon personal or financial interests in the performance of their public responsibilities.

«An act to provide for the implementation of the constitutional rights to information held by a public institution subject to the exemptions that are necessary and consistent with the protection of the public interest in a democratic society to foster a culture of transparency and accountability in public affairs and to provide for related matters», the Deputy Attorney General submitted.

These reforms include «preventing LDC's... from financing a local government's operations of capital assets;» as well as «prohibiting the creation of LDC's solely for the generic purpose of «lessening the burdens of government and acting in the public interest.»»

But we also believe that our governments at all levels should be stepping up to issues like ensuring health care for all Americans rather than letting the public policy agenda be dictated by those who are not acting in the broader public interest.»

The police action does compromise the action of whistleblowers — a right that is enshrined in law by the Public Interest Disclosure Act, a private members act initiated by Tory MP, Richard Shepherd, one of the greatest friends of freedom of informatiAct, a private members act initiated by Tory MP, Richard Shepherd, one of the greatest friends of freedom of informatiact initiated by Tory MP, Richard Shepherd, one of the greatest friends of freedom of information.

Vacco: «Mr. Paladino acted in a good faith belief that his statements were necessary to protect the public's interest.»

If the State of New York requires us to have an IDA, at the very least we must assure the public that its membership is independent and acting in the public interest alone.

In an extraordinary interview, Mr. de Blasio, appearing to unburden himself of months» worth of frustrations, said that Mr. Cuomo — who, like the mayor, is a Democrat — «did not act in the interests» of New Yorkers by blocking measures like reforming rent laws and the mayor's long - term ability to control the city's public schoolIn an extraordinary interview, Mr. de Blasio, appearing to unburden himself of months» worth of frustrations, said that Mr. Cuomo — who, like the mayor, is a Democrat — «did not act in the interests» of New Yorkers by blocking measures like reforming rent laws and the mayor's long - term ability to control the city's public schoolin the interests» of New Yorkers by blocking measures like reforming rent laws and the mayor's long - term ability to control the city's public schools.