Sentences with phrase «effective public acts»

Not surprisingly, the Province of Ontario posts the largest number of effective public acts — ... [more]

Not surprisingly, the Province of Ontario posts the largest number of effective public acts — about 700 — while the northern territories each consolidate less than 250.

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«Formal discourse becomes politically powerful when it becomes ideology; when it articulates and fuses into effective formulations opinions and attitudes that are otherwise too scattered and vague to be acted upon; when it mobilizes a general mood, «a set of disconnected, unrealized private emotions,» into «a public possession, a social fact»; when it crystallizes otherwise inchoate social and political discontent and thereby shapes what is otherwise instinctive and directs it to attainable goals, when it clarifies, symbolizes, and elevates to structured consciousness the mingled urges that stir within us.

were created by Public Act 096 ‐ 0820 effective November 18, 2009 to provide grants to be disbursed by the DNR to eligible local governments for park and recreation unit construction projects.

The new Gender Equality Duty (Equality Act 2006), effective from 6 April 2007, requires all public authorities, including those commissioning parenting services, to have «due regard» to the need to promote equality of opportunity between men and women.

The plan establishes a set of six fundamental principles for the region, which include: transportation and other infrastructure upgrades; new commercial and residential growth; land use and transportation decisions based on policies like the Global Warming Solutions Act and the Clean Energy and Climate Plan; creation and preservation of workforce housing that matches new job rates; creation and maintenance of an effective public transit system; and coordinated planning and implementation efforts.

Chapter 313 of the Acts of 2010, An Act Relative to Postpartum Depression, calls on the state's Department of Public Health (DPH) to develop standards for effective PPD screening, and regulations for providers and health plans to report on PPD screening.

Other sustainability and development programs that have been initiated or reformed over the last six years under Governor Cuomo include: · Cleaner, Greener Regional Sustainability Plans · Regional Economic Development Councils · Land Bank Act to convert vacant properties · Legislation to combat zombie properties · Complete Streets design initiative · Upstate Revitalization Initiative · Hudson Valley Farmland Preservation and Southern Tier Agricultural Industry Enhancement Programs · Clean Energy Communities · Brownfield Redevelopment Reform · Historic Preservation Tax Credit · Climate Smart Communities Grants · Community Risk and Resiliency Act Elaine Kamarck, Founding Director of the Center for Effective Public Management at the Brookings Institution and Author of Why Presidents Fail and How They Can Succeed Again said, «Whenever I get a chance to come home I'm always impressed at the rapid progress being made here in the Finger Lakes.

«This does not include the hundreds of millions of dollars believed to have been lost through inflated contracts as the President has presided over the effective shredding of the Public Procurement Act, giving him and his people the free range to award contracts without the very transparency and accountability he is now promising to deliver if re-elected.

Joseph Spinelli will be the acting chair of the Public Integrity Commission following Michael Cherkasky's departure, effective Jan. 1.

... a public employer shall be prohibited from diminishing the health insurance benefits provided to retirees and their dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and their dependents by such employer as of the effective date of this act.

Develop and lead a proactive and effective media strategy; build relationships with journalists, and act as the main point of contact for journalist enquiries; write press releases and news articles for the website; produce background briefings and prepare spokespeople for interviews, co-ordinating media interviews and requests; arrange media interviews and develop a public profile for key staff; monitor current issues and public opinion to inform the media strategy; work with Member Organisations and the Science Media Centre; ensure that all media communications comply with the Society's brand identity and guidelines

PRIORITY: NSBA urges Congress to reauthorize the Higher Education Act (HEA) to strengthen teacher and principal preparation programs and retain the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, an important tool used to recruit effective educators into the field.

Federal funding for schools has not been effective, asserted some conservative members of Congress at a recent hearing on extending the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the main national law aiding public education.

This document contains a brief, tailored overview of The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)-- the 114th Congress's effort to update the antiquated NCLB — for school board members with key information (e.g., effective date of existing waiver terminations) about how Congress has overhauled the law in favor of restoring local governance and community leadership in public education.

Walker's Act 10 law, which became effective in June 2011 and was upheld in the Wisconsin Supreme Court in July, removed virtually all collective bargaining power for public sector unions.

As noted by Judge Cole, the IDEA was amended, effective June 4, 1997, to provide that the Act no longer requires a local educational agency to pay for educational services for a disabled child at a private school «if that agency made a free appropriate public education available to the child and the parents elected to place the child in such private school or facility.»

-- Subject to subsection (c)(1), it shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a public entity which operates a fixed route system to purchase or lease, after the 30th day following the effective date of this subsection, a used vehicle for use on such system unless such entity makes demonstrated good faith efforts to purchase or lease a used vehicle for use on such system that is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.

-- It shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a public entity which operates a fixed route system to purchase or lease a new bus, a new rapid rail vehicle, a new light rail vehicle, or any other new vehicle to be used on such system, if the solicitation for such purchase or lease is made after the 30th day following the effective date of this subsection and if such bus, rail vehicle, or other vehicle is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.

Many municipalities already have by - laws that deal with animal bites, and in Ontario the Dog Owners Liability Act has proven to be effective in confining, restraining or disposing of biting or attacking dogs judged to be a definite threat to public health and safety, and when evidence warrants, there is always Section # 221 of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Public Act 100 - 0422, effective Jan. 1, 2018, amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to empower courts to create joint responsibility agreements (similar to shared custody) in cases where a couple is fighting over custody of an animal.

In accordance with the New York City Clean Indoor Act, as amended, and New York State Public Health Law Article 13 - E, the following Smoking Policy is effective at The Cooper Union September 1, 2009:

The Public Buildings Cost Reduction Act of 2007 (S. 992) helps make federal buildings more energy efficient and cost effective, and includes $ 100 million dollars in EPA grants for local governments to make their buildings more energy efficient as well.

In such a case, perhaps it would be more effective if the politicians took the initiative to convince the American public that climate change legislation is necessary for America's safety, much like how President Bush demanded that the Patriot Act was necessary.

In our view, the failure of the majority report to make this clear to government and the public contravenes the Authority's obligation under its Act to deliver independent advice and to recommend measures that are «environmentally effective» and based on science.

Hansen's Been Vocal Opponent of Cap and Trade Hansen has made such statements before: Back in May he said he hoped the Waxman - Markey bill failed because of concerns that the only people to really benefit from such a scheme are financiers acting as middlemen and that a «much more effective approach» was needed — such as a fee - and - dividend approach — which is essential a carbon tax on producers, with the money being given back to the public.

Some claimants with personal injuries resulting from public liability trips, slips or falls, or from any number of industrial diseases, are finding it difficult to first find a solicitor who is prepared to act on such a case, and then second, to find a cost - effective ATE insurance policy.

They warned that the government's proposals would deter legitimate challenge from vulnerable groups such as the disabled, the elderly and the homeless, limit judges» discretion to act in the public interest and shield public agencies from effective oversight.

The Lord Chancellor's guidance on the Act provides that when granting funding, the Legal Services Commission (which handles funding requests), should be satisfied that «[t] here is a significant wider public interest» and «Funded representation for the family of the deceased is likely to be necessary to enable the coroner to carry out an effective investigation into the death, as required by Article 2 of ECHR ``.

In doing so, the ABA is able to deflect any argument that it should conduct itself as a true and effective regulatory authority — one that acts in a fully transparent manner and is accountable not to its members or to state and local bar associations, but to the public as a whole.

As Ontario employers already know, the public holiday pay formula in Part X of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the «ESA») was amended by Bill 148 effective January 1, 2018.

Both solutions will occur because the power of the news media and of the internet, interacting, will quickly make widely known these types of information, the cumulative effect of which will force governments and the courts to act: (1) the situations of the thousands of people whose lives have been ruined because they could not obtain the help of a lawyer; (2) the statistics as to the increasing percentages of litigants who are unrepresented and clogging the courts, causing judges to provide more public warnings; (3) the large fees that some lawyers charge; (4) increasing numbers of people being denied Legal Aid and court - appointed lawyers; (5) the many years that law societies have been unsuccessful in coping with this problem which continues to grow worse; (6) people prosecuted for «the unauthorized practice of law» because they tried to help others desperately in need of a lawyer whom they couldn't afford to hire; (7) that there is no truly effective advertising creating competition among law firms that could cause them to lower their fees; (8) that law societies are too comfortably protected by their monopoly over the provision of legal services, which is why they might block the expansion of the paralegal profession, and haven't effectively innovated with electronic technology and new infrastructure so as to be able to solve this problem; (9) that when members of the public access the law society website they don't see any reference to the problem that can assure them that something effective is being done and, (10) in order for the rule of law, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the whole of Canada's constitution be able to operate effectively and command sufficient respect, the majority of the population must be able to obtain a lawyer at reasonable cost.

As Ontario employers already know, the public holiday pay formula in Part X of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) was amended by Bill 148 effective Jan. 1, 2018.

He acts as counsel to private and public companies on a broad range of issues, from tax effective growth to reorganization.

In principle, the Act is only vertically effective, direct challenges may only be made to the actions of «public authorities».

The Committee emphasized that «[s] tate parties should take appropriate and effective measures to overcome all forms of gender - based violence, whether by public or private act.»

Executive Management Duties & Responsibilities Provide effective solutions to complex issues such as cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, purchasing and sales negotiations, business development tactics and industry competition Identify and develop talent among team members with targeted recruitment, focused training efforts and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Utilize needs - and situation - based assessments to manage costs and capital outlays and determine potential ROI Participate heavily in all marketing, branding, public relations and communications activities Develop leadership team and support staff to aid in efficient business operations, sales and marketing functions, and client service execution, delegating important tasks and assignments while monitoring for effective resolution Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, while performing sales presentations, overseeing market operation and business development, creating new revenue channels and managing key vendor and client relationships Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective acquisition strategies, pricing, market trends, and operational structures Assess and expand key markets and potential business ventures while ensuring operational efficiency and solid execution of corporate mission Create and implement marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established internal and external benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working knowledge of the products, services and respective marketplace, including pricing and regulatory trends, competitor strategies, general economic conditions and other business metrics Act as a liaison between staff, clients, and other management members to resolve issues in a timely manner

Southern Regional Health System (Riverdale, GA) 07/2004 — 03/2006 Public Relations Coordinator • Developed and implemented comprehensive public relations strategies for the hospital system, holding responsibility for various media relations tasks including news releases, media inquiries, and interviews • Acted as primary hospital spokesperson for television, print, and radio communications • Maintained internal communications including employee newsletters, physician newsletters, trade publications, internal advertisements, and the Prism magazine which was distributed to Clayton County residents on a quarterly basis • Facilitated effective relations with all internal and external audiences, including area residents and businesses, staff members, volunteers, and both state and county officials • Scheduled, planned, and promoted healthcare outreach and educational activities including fairs, tours, and local events • Solicited the input, review, and approval of various parties in the preparation of marketing plans and related budgets, as well as for the coordination and selection of qualified candidates to speak at community events on various health - related topics • Monitored patient complaints as appropriate, providing valuable feedback and guidance with respect to issue resolution • Exceeded educational requirements for fire safety, general safety, infection control, and hazardous waste manaPublic Relations Coordinator • Developed and implemented comprehensive public relations strategies for the hospital system, holding responsibility for various media relations tasks including news releases, media inquiries, and interviews • Acted as primary hospital spokesperson for television, print, and radio communications • Maintained internal communications including employee newsletters, physician newsletters, trade publications, internal advertisements, and the Prism magazine which was distributed to Clayton County residents on a quarterly basis • Facilitated effective relations with all internal and external audiences, including area residents and businesses, staff members, volunteers, and both state and county officials • Scheduled, planned, and promoted healthcare outreach and educational activities including fairs, tours, and local events • Solicited the input, review, and approval of various parties in the preparation of marketing plans and related budgets, as well as for the coordination and selection of qualified candidates to speak at community events on various health - related topics • Monitored patient complaints as appropriate, providing valuable feedback and guidance with respect to issue resolution • Exceeded educational requirements for fire safety, general safety, infection control, and hazardous waste manapublic relations strategies for the hospital system, holding responsibility for various media relations tasks including news releases, media inquiries, and interviews • Acted as primary hospital spokesperson for television, print, and radio communications • Maintained internal communications including employee newsletters, physician newsletters, trade publications, internal advertisements, and the Prism magazine which was distributed to Clayton County residents on a quarterly basis • Facilitated effective relations with all internal and external audiences, including area residents and businesses, staff members, volunteers, and both state and county officials • Scheduled, planned, and promoted healthcare outreach and educational activities including fairs, tours, and local events • Solicited the input, review, and approval of various parties in the preparation of marketing plans and related budgets, as well as for the coordination and selection of qualified candidates to speak at community events on various health - related topics • Monitored patient complaints as appropriate, providing valuable feedback and guidance with respect to issue resolution • Exceeded educational requirements for fire safety, general safety, infection control, and hazardous waste management

Medical Affairs Liaison — Duties & Responsibilities Provide guidance and leadership with respect to the diagnosis and resolution of various issues in response to incidents reported by customers, working efficiently and effectively to implement related solutions and maintain high - quality customer service Administer all quality control functions while interacting professionally with outside contacts, including firm public relations professionals, representatives, client associates and other parties, providing relevant information, materials and support as needed Identify and deconstruct issues utilizing honed problem resolution techniques, collaborating with other professionals to address uncovered issues and shortfalls while acting as internal clinical and product - related expert Manage and oversee the development and implementation of critical systems and processes while coordinating support and customer service functions, working effectively to utilize all available resources and maintaining all relevant information Review proposed modifications to client operating environments, implementing fixes and resolutions to minimize service disruptions on an on - going basis, clearing duplicated and out - dated entries, and performing general account management functions Participate in the administration of various organizations, clinics, associations and other groups, assessing operational strategies regularly Assist in the performance of related analyses and needs - based assessments of product gaps, service requirements and operations - related areas to develop and implement required projects while determining the feasibility and functionality of proposed solutions Collaborate with sales and marketing professionals to drive revenue growth, improve firm visibility, expand product markets and integrate valuable customer feedback into future research and development Utilize talent among team members with effective communication and the promotion of a performance - based work environment Communicate all issues and user feedback to members of departments teams and vendor representatives as needed Create and maintain issue - tracking and resolution databases while auditing all entries for accuracy and completeness Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of all relevant products, services, industry trends, tools and related information Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, professionalism, and commitment to firm success

VPO major functions are: (a) Coordination of the development, implementation, and evaluation of two major programs: the ACT / Raising Safe Kids Program (parenting skills training and child maltreatment prevention program) and The Effective Providers for Child Victims of Violence Program (training for mental health and other professionals on trauma, assessment tools and treatment models for children victimized by violence); (b) Development of training and educational materials, technical assistance and training to professionals and organizations participating in both programs; (c) Dissemination of research - based knowledge, information, and materials to professionals and the general public on violence, prevention and related topics through Web (www.actagainstviolence.apa.org), Facebook page www.Facebook.com/ACTRaisingSafeKids and other social media outlets; (d) Collaboration with other national associations, national collaboratives, and federal agencies to promote the contributions of psychology and psychologists to the understanding and prevention of violence.

On August 1, 2012 Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed into law Public Act No. 291, ensuring the state's investment in home visiting goes to proven, effective programs.

Consistent with the Privacy Act effective Jan. 1, 2004 photos and other information of sellers» homes should not be readily available to the public.

Effective January 1, 2015, new legislation (Public Act 106 of 2014) takes effect that has a direct impact on you and your real estate license.