Sentences with phrase «duties of an office»

He placed his hand on a Bible, swore to execute the duties of his office and defend the Constitution, and then spontaneously added words used in the English coronation service: «I swear, so help me God.»

In short, the common tradition holds that it is as important to give attention to the personal beliefs and qualities those given office ought to manifest as it is to the precise duties of the office they might hold.

In the first place, the Church to which I belong shall receive the fruit of this labor, so that it may hereafter continue longer, for even if only a brief portion of time remains to me from the duties of my office, yet that, however small it may be, I have determined to devote to this kind of writing.»

The amendment states that if, for whatever reason, the vice president and a majority of sitting Cabinet secretaries decide that the president is «unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office,» they can simply put that down in writing and send it to two people — the speaker of the House and the Senate's president pro tem.

This section has never been invoked, but allows the Vice President along with other administration officials to send a written declaration to Congress declaring the President «unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office».

He or she would be compelled to stand aside, even if still capable of undertaking the duties of the office.

Vice President, in conjunction with a majority of department secretaries, can declare that the President is unable to discharge powers and duties of his office and temporarily suspend him.

The governor, with a two - thirds vote in the Arizona State Senate, may remove a commissioner «for substantial neglect of duty, gross misconduct in office, or inability to discharge the duties of office.»

During such suspension an officer may not perform any duties of office and a member may not exercise the right to vote.

The image, said the county's outgoing department of social services commissioner, has served as a steady reminder of the solemn duties of the office.

She would be a terrible AG because she does not understand the office, she is bent on locking up all New Yorkers to prove she is daddy's girl and has balls and does not give a damn about the specific constitutional duties of the office, which is be a consumer advocate, investigate State agencies and be the State's lawyer.

Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no inability exists, he shall resume the powers and duties of his office unless the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive department or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit within four days to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.

If the Congress, within twenty - one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty - one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two - thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office.

«He was a person beyond reproach and someone who carried out the duties of the office with dignity and honor,» Crowley said.

Yes, public officials generally must take an oath to carry out the law and duties of the office, and it would clearly be unworkable to permit the personal religious beliefs of such officials — whatever they may be — to trump their public duties.

If appointed, she said she would be «privileged to serve as Chief Judge and would fulfill the duties of that office to the best of my ability.»

In a statement, he said that he» «strongly contested»» the allegations, but resigned because they would» «effectively prevent»» him from performing the duties of his office.

The duty of the office holder is to scrutinise the actions of the Attorney General for England and Wales and develop alternative policies.

«If appointed by Gov. Cuomo and confirmed by the New York State Senate, I would be privileged to serve as Chief Judge and would fulfill the duties of that office to the best of my ability.»

Of those running for elected office, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sent notice that she could not make the event; State Senator Tom Libous had a family issue that prevented his appearance; 22nd District Representative Rep. Richard Hanna neither appeared nor made any response to requests to appear; and Broome County Executive Debbie Preston was involved with duties of the office and could not attend.

The commission would carry out a provision of the 25th Amendment, which gives Congress the authority to establish «a body» with the power to declare a president «unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.»

The Executive Director shall be elected for an initial term of three years but shall serve further at the pleasure of the Executive Committee until the duties of the office are assumed by an elected successor.

Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.

If the Congress, within twenty - one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty - one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two - thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office.

d. Any such Regional Director who succeeds to the positon of Acting Deputy Administrator may discharge the duties of that office in the place he / she may be located at the time of his / her succession, until such time as it is possible to proceed to the Headquarters Office.

The Recording Secretary shall make available to the Corresponding Secretary whatever information is relevant and necessary for the Corresponding Secretary to perform the duties of that office.

I have to question if they are really true to the duties of their office.

Such an entity included «a person who holds or performs the duties of an office under a law of the Commonwealth.»

SB 106 Allows the administrative director of the courts to receive funds to carry out the duties of the office.

HB 4103 Authorizes a judge of a municipal court not reappointed by the 91st day following the expiration of a term of office who continues to serve for another term of office to continue to perform the duties of the office without taking an additional oath or affirmation otherwise required under the Texas Constitution.

The clerk appoints a chief deputy clerk to discharge the duties of the office in the clerk's absence.

(13) If the Judicial Council finds that the judge is unable, because of a disability, to perform the essential duties of the office, but would be able to perform them if his or her needs were accommodated, the Council shall order that the judge's needs be accommodated to the extent necessary to enable him or her to perform those duties.

80 Every judge or officer of a court in Ontario, including a deputy judge of the Small Claims Court, shall, before entering on the duties of office, take and sign the following oath or affirmation in either the English or French language:

(a) the effect of the disability on the judge's performance of the essential duties of the office was a factor in the complaint; and

(a) the effect of the disability on the deputy judge's performance of the essential duties of the office was a factor in the complaint; and

(2) If the Judicial Council finds that the judge is unable, because of a disability, to perform the essential duties of the office unless his or her needs are accommodated, it shall order that the judge's needs be accommodated to the extent necessary to enable him or her to perform those duties.

(10) If the regional senior judge finds that the deputy judge is unable, because of a disability, to perform the essential duties of the office, but would be able to perform them if his or her needs were accommodated, the regional senior judge shall order that the deputy judge's needs be accommodated to the extent necessary to enable him or her to perform those duties.

(1) The Centre may declare the office of arbitrator to be vacant if, on the basis of evidence thought satisfactory by the Centre, it concludes that an arbitrator is unable to perform the duties of the office.

32 Before entering on the duties of office, a member of a board shall take an oath or affirmation of office in the prescribed form.

COMMENT [1] When seeking support or endorsement, or when communicating directly with an appointing or confirming authority, a candidate for appointive judicial office must not make any pledges, promises, or commitments that are inconsistent with the impartial performance of the adjudicative duties of the office.

Provided always that no clergyman in holy orders of the Church of England shall be liable to any suit, penalty, or censure, whether civil or ecclesiastical, for anything done or omitted to be done by him in the performance of the duties of his office to which suit, penalty, or censure he would not have been liable if this Act had not been passed.

Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.

Applicants must possess, and have a reputation for, integrity and good character; possess, and have demonstrated, a commitment to equal justice under the law; possess, and have demonstrated, outstanding legal ability and competence; indicate by demeanor, character, and personality that the applicant would exhibit judicial temperament if appointed; and be of sound physical and mental health sufficient to perform the essential duties of the office.

Introduction Canon 1: A Judge Should Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary Canon 2: A Judge Should Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety in All Activities Canon 3: A Judge Should Perform the Duties of the Office Fairly, Impartially and Diligently Canon 4: A Judge May Engage in Extrajudicial Activities That are Consistent With the Obligations of Judicial Office Canon 5: A Judge Should Refrain From Political Activity Compliance with the Code of Conduct Applicable Date of Compliance

Section 122 covers breach of trust: «Every official who, in connection with the duties of his office, commits fraud or a breach of trust is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, whether or not the fraud or breach of trust would be an offence if it were committed in relation to a private person.»

(6) If at any time subsequent to the issue of the writs for an election the office of Deputy Chief Electoral Officer is vacant and if the Chief Electoral Officer is absent or through illness is unable to perform the duties of the office or if the office is vacant, the Lieutenant Governor in Council may appoint some person as Acting Chief Electoral Officer to hold office during such period of time as is specified in the appointment and the Acting Chief Electoral Officer shall act in the place of the Chief Electoral Officer and while so acting possesses the same powers and shall perform the same duties as the Chief Electoral Officer.

(i) with respect to parties or classes of parties, cases, controversies, or issues that are likely to come before the court, make pledges, promises, or commitments that are inconsistent with the impartial performance of the adjudicative duties of the office; or

Officials have 30 days to qualify All public officers appointed or renewed in accordance with law shall, within 30 days after being commissioned, qualify to perform the duties of their office and the certificate of qualification must be filed in the office of the Secretary of State.

Because the fraud was clearly committed «in connection with the duties of his office» — no one disputes this element of the charge — I can promise you one thing: if Duffy's guilty for any of the section 380 charges, it is an absolute certainty that he will be found guilty of the corresponding section 122 count.

Once again — there is no real factual controversy here, simply two legal questions for the judge to answer: did Duffy's taking of the money constitute an act «in connection with the duties of his office» and, if so, was it sufficiently serious (or, to use the Court's words, did it «represent a «marked» departure from the standards expected of an individual in the accused's position of public trust») to warrant the imposition of the criminal sanction.