Sentences with phrase «by delegates who»

The divisions had threatened to derail the talks altogether but eventually resulted in a «bare minimum» deal, thrashed out by delegates who had barely slept in three days, that left many key disputes unresolved.
But it was a very unsatisfying attempt — to have weighty theological questions determined by delegates who came together for a few days with little prior study of the issues, who were sometimes inclined to suppose that such questions admitted of «yes» or «no» answers, and who passed judgment after rather limited opportunity for discussion and debate.

Not exact matches

A delegate saves time in a similar way, by relaying what was discussed back to those who didn't need to be there.
Whether finding a great co-founder, who has complementary skill sets (in my case, an old friend I met at theater camp over 20 years ago), or picking your executive team exclusively composed of «A» players (who you can alternately delegate to — or be inspired by), you need a bunch of great teammates to be successful when creating a new business.»
These successful entities have just a few people who are smart enough to standardize, automate and delegate the majority of the tasks in a way that can't be screwed up by their average employees.
Grading for the «paper classes,» the NCAA found, was mostly done by a UNC secretary, who had been delegated the task by her department chair.
If the message requires action from someone else, delegate it by hitting Forward and sending it to the person who needs to act on it.
Solely for the purposes of the product governance requirements contained within: (a) EU Directive 2014 / 65 / EU on markets in financial instruments, as amended, or MiFID II; (b) Articles 9 and 10 of Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2017/593 supplementing MiFID II; and (c) local implementing measures, together, the MiFID II Product Governance Requirements, and disclaiming all and any liability, whether arising in tort, contract or otherwise, which any «manufacturer» (for the purposes of the MiFID II Product Governance Requirements) may otherwise have with respect thereto, the ADSs and ordinary shares have been subject to a product approval process, which has determined that such securities are: (i) compatible with an end target market of retail investors and investors who meet the criteria of professional clients and eligible counterparties, each as defined in MiFID II; and (ii) eligible for distribution through all distribution channels as are permitted by MiFID II, or the Target Market Assessment.
In 1932, Franklin Roosevelt — who, like Sanders, was considered by many to be too far left to win the general election — failed to garner the necessary two - thirds majority of delegates.
So often people forget that it is the apostles who have the authority delegated to them by the ascended Messiah.
He was struck by the contrast between veteran Senator Everett Dirksen — who shouted at one delegate a «peevish, boorish command, «Hush up!
Muentzer warned the Bohemians of the coming day of Judgment, foreshadowed by the evils of the papacy, he advised them to elect their own Pastors who in turn should elect delegates to a General Council.
The Summit, organised by the Animal Welfare League of QLD and the National Desexing Network, is attended by delegates from all Australian states and territories and New Zealand, who are united in their efforts to end the killing of approximately 200,000 healthy cats and dogs in Australia each year.
As a player who has had responsibility thrown at him by club and country from a very young age, Rooney hasn't always found it easy to let go and delegate duties to others.
If the consequences change, they should be changed by the parent who delegated them, so that the parents remain empowered.
I thought you and TLT readers who are feeling a little worn down by packing thousands of lunches might appreciate this advice for delegating I shared recently in the Washington Post.
However, in 2006, when it was represented by an industry - friendly delegate (who has since retired) it joined the US in successfully opposing a call from Thailand to reduce sugar levels in baby foods.
A rather young delegate, who might have fitted in better at an X Factor audition than the Conservative party conference, moaned during the queue for Cameron's final speech that he was «bored» by this year's conference.
The winner - take - all approach is generally championed by candidates who hail from large, delegate - rich states.
Mr. Afoko, who had been duly elected Chairman by delegates of the NPP in Tamale in April 2014, had been suspended by the National Executives Committee of the ruling party in October 2015 over accusations that Paul Afoko had discussed party finances in public.
Elections tended to work by picking delegates who would travel to conventions and negotiate their way to a common candidate.
I hope Howard Dean and Harold Ickes (who was one of the major architects of stripping MI and FL of their delegates) do not have small children because their ridiculous version of solving this problem by going back on what they said the consequences of moving up their primaries would be violates Rule number one of parenting — mean what you say.
Levy dismissed concern voiced by a number of GOP delegates here that he switched parties too late, making them uncomfortable about casting their lot with a candidate who's still a Democrat.
In his absence, the master of ceremonies responsibilities fell to LG Bob Duffy, who offered praise from the podium for the «four courageous Republican senators who crossed over to support that bill» and called for a round of applause for them — a call that was heeded by only a smattering of delegates more interested in political gossip and eggs.
Gingrich, who is supported by Buffalo businessman and 2010 gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino, still insists he will campaign through to the Tampa convention, though he is practically mathematically eliminated by the delegate count.
They simmered last month in Saratoga Springs, as a slate of delegates was formally nominated but the formal proceedings had the hue of Hillary Clinton, who is backed by Cuomo and the rest of the state's elected establishment.
His call was backed by New York's Congressional delegates including Representatives John Hall (D - NY), Maurice Hinchey (D - NY), Eliot Engel (D - NY), Nita Lowey (D - NY), and Senator Charles Schumer (D - NY) and then - Senator Hillary Clinton (D - NY), who introduced legislation in February 2007 that would require an in - depth review of Indian Point's vital safety and mechanical systems, spent fuel pools, and radiological emergency evacuation plans.
Republicans aggressively pushed their convention theme, «We Built It,» while Democrats sought to turn it back on Mitt Romney, who was affirmed as the nominee by a roll call of delegates in the first significant moments of the event.
The board typically has 17 voting members, including six members nominated by the governor; four recommended by the mayor; three delegates from Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk Counties; and four suburban members from Orange, Dutchess, Rockland and Putnam Counties who share one vote.
The coming together on reducing the number of party insiders who get to cast votes as delegates without being bound to election results tracks well with the news reported by CNN that Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is expected to no longer have a leading role on the convention stage.
Joined by Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, Buffalo officials spent Tuesday showing off some of the fruits of the so - called «Buffalo Billion» to delegates from seven Upstate New York regions, who hope they may soon join Buffalo in an economic renaissance boosted by big bucks from Albany.
The victims, who were delegates drawn from some primary and secondary schools across the state were said to have been arrested and allegedly beaten by men of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Department of State Security (DSS).
Therefore, following allegations by some party members including Oke, who specifically alleged that some names of the delegates were removed from the delegates» list while non-delegates were allegedly allowed to vote, the APC set up a three - person Appeal Panel Committee, headed by Mrs. Helen Bendega.
In his presentation, Magu who was a panelist at the Implementation Review Group attended by over 100 delegates, had detailed the Nigerian efforts in asset recovery, including the progress made in the specific cases related to Abacha loot, Malabu Oil, Diezani & Associates and the Arms procurement scandal.
New Yorkers will soon get a chance to decide whether to hold a constitutional convention in New York — but some government reform groups say some major changes need to be made first — including banning double dipping by state lawmakers who might become delegates.
As part of the issues to be considered at the various Constituency and Regional Annual Delegates Conferences, the party expects each Executive Committee (Constituency and Regional) to appoint persons to fill any available vacant position occasioned by the resignation of the occupants of such positions, who may have resigned to take up positions in government pursuant to the Resolution of the National Council on May 10.
Cooper's speech targeted the audience of delegates from big companies by focusing on the «value» a happy and confident workforce can add to a company: «The workforce is one of the most important assets an employer has... [they] need employees who can get on and do the job.
The film described Osborne as the «the man who has created the northern powerhouse» and was loudly applauded by Tory delegates.
Per the provisions in Article 6 (14) of our constitution, the constituency annual delegates conference shall be attended by all Constituency Executives (Elected and Appointed), all electoral area coordinators, all polling station executives, 5 members of the constituency council of elders, 5 constituency patrons, any founding member of the constituency who is a signatory to the registration document of the party at the electoral commission, Sitting MPs or Parliamentary Candidates as well as MMDCEs (as ex-officio members).
The argument is largely reflected by the opponents of the con - con, who worry the delegate selection process will be controlled by wealthy interests who could roll back hard - won collective bargaining rights and protections for the environment.
All enjoyable nostalgia for a crowd of Tory Party delegates, buoyed by today's tribute to Margaret Thatcher in the auditorium, but a rather reductive distraction from today's key battlegrounds — these were voiced by Lord Ashcroft, who introduced us to some of his latest polling, and former ConHome editor Tim Montgomerie, at the same event.
Pamela Parker, who chairs the Tory Women's organisa tion, told delegates she opposes positive discrimination and suggested that the lack of women in public life is caused by a shortage of women putting themselves forward.
Silver arrived at his ninth floor office in the L.O.B. shortly after 9 a.m., and was soon joined by the five members he had proposed to delegate some leadership responsibilities to: Majority Leader Joe Morelle, Bronx Democratic chairman Carl Heastie, Joe Lentol of Brooklyn, Cathy Nolan of Queens and Denny Farrell, who chairs the chamber's Ways & Means committee.
Mr Baidoo said NDC is a party governed by a constitution which requires a national delegates congress to select who becomes the flagbearer of the party.
It will move from a winner - take - all system, where a candidate who wins a majority of votes automatically receives all state delegates, to a system where candidates win a proportionate amount of delegates according to votes broken down by congressional districts.
According to this source, the AFL - CIO executive committee had recommended «no endorsement» in the Golden - Gounardes race, but the convention delegateswho were lobbied hard by the left - leaning «progressive» unions — voted to overturn that.
The briefing covers information on: The meaning of delegated acts Anti-tampering (article 18) On board diagnostics (article 19) Functional safety (article 20) Environment (article 21) Carbon dioxide (article 22) Aftermarket parts (article 52) Repair and maintenance information (article 60) The BMF have also had discussions with the chair of the EU's Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) dealing with the proposed legislation, Conservative MEP Malcolm Harbour, who said: «Most of the concerns riders have expressed with the original Commission draft and some of the amendments adopted by the IMCO Committee, are being addressed in the current negotiations between representatives of EU governments, MEPs and the Commission.
Chris will be joined by Home Office representatives who will give delegates detailed advice and practical examples of how to protect their businesses, projects and limit the abuse of illegal migrant workers.
Bernardo, who read her acceptance speech to reporters as delegates filed out of The Chateau (formerly the Hillside Manor) in Kingston, said she would circulate petitions to get on the ballot, which in any event is required by election law.
«Silver, by the power he amassed as speaker and all the power he has — he's gotten people jobs in the courthouse — also had sway at the judicial conventions because the delegates from his Assembly district and sometimes adjoining districts was able to dictate, on occasion, who would be a judge,» Flacks said.
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z