Sentences with phrase «executives and legislatures in»

For readers already immersed in the Westminster village who want to broaden their horizons, Lionel is very good on the intricacies of the devolved executives and legislatures in Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast and London.

Judicial dialogue demonstrates that the courts still express considerable deference to the executive and the legislature in how policy decisions are made, and this deference is a central component to respect of the judicial function in a democracy.

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Share: FacebookTwitterLinkedinGoogle + emailVANCOUVER — Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the B.C. NDP and B.C. Green Party announcement regarding their intent to cooperate in the legislature: «It's clear that British Columbians voted for change in this election and support the NDP and Greens» objectives: building a clean economy and putting...

In contrast, decisions of legislatures and executive officials can be reversed by majority vote — a much easier process, notwithstanding inertia and entrenched political interests.

In constitutional democracies, people tend to think in terms of dichotomies — faith and reason, church and state, public and private, executive and legislaturIn constitutional democracies, people tend to think in terms of dichotomies — faith and reason, church and state, public and private, executive and legislaturin terms of dichotomies — faith and reason, church and state, public and private, executive and legislature.

The several states have their constitutions, executives, legislatures, and courts, generally modeled after the Federal system and in any event not inconsistent with the Federal Constitution.

It was thought that, since all power in a democracy proceeds from the people in their corporate capacity, the lawmaking bodies of government (the executive, legislature, and judiciary), being representative of the public will, would sufficiently protect these liberties.

Key Recommendation in an executive summary released in early 2016, include having congress mandate Medicaid coverage for doulas and state legislatures mandating private insurance coverage for doulas.

«New Yorkers elected a Democratic majority to represent them in both chambers of the legislature, and Gov. Cuomo has an obligation to stand up and ensure that the will of the voters is respected in the New York Senate,» said the group's executive director, Jessica Post.

Suffolk Democratic Chairman Richard Schaffer said he met with the county legislature's Democratic caucus to reassure them the current strains in his relationship with County Executive Steve Bellone will not impact them in any way, and that he intends to tone down the rhetoric going forward.

«I find it unacceptable that hospital executives are crying to the legislature about how much budget cuts would hurt their hospitals and they are being paid excessive salaries in the millions of dollars,» the assemblywoman said.

Dogara said the legislature and the executive would continue partner in the interest of the country.

The full U.S. system is «doing its thing,» and the result of that decentralized, bottom - up — and sometimes chaotic — process, which involves not only the three branches of judiciary, legislature, and executive, but also civil society, will ultimately result in a correction of draconian policy.

Add into the above mix the bypassing of cabinet under Thatcher, Blair and Brown, and you see a dramatic concentration of power in the executive, with the legislature wholly ill - equipped to compensate.

Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, Agudath Israel's executive vice president, congratulated the Governor and the legislature for «their recognition, even in these challenging times, that including rabbinical colleges in the state TAP program — just as they are included in the federal Pell program — is a matter of simple equity.»

In New York, the governor begins the budget process when he releases his executive budget, which is then modified and passed into law by the legislature.

As illustrated in the Executive Budget financial plan, the state will be facing significant budget gaps in each of the next three years, and a new payroll tax on employers will be a tempting target for future administrations and Legislatures looking for increased revenues, but reluctant to impose new or higher taxes directly on individuals.

Gov. Cuomo Proposes Public Financing of Elections in Budget In his executive budget proposal to the legislature this week, Governor Andrew Cuomo included legislation advancing reforms to the state's campaign finance, disclosure and election lawin Budget In his executive budget proposal to the legislature this week, Governor Andrew Cuomo included legislation advancing reforms to the state's campaign finance, disclosure and election lawIn his executive budget proposal to the legislature this week, Governor Andrew Cuomo included legislation advancing reforms to the state's campaign finance, disclosure and election laws.

While Democrats hold the County Executive's seat, Republicans have the Sheriff and Comptroller's office and a majority in the legislature.

«While I am disappointed, as county executive I will work with NIFA, as well as my colleagues in the legislature, to bring real fiscal discipline to Nassau and get our financial house in order,» said Curran, a Democratic legislator from Baldwin, in a statement.

This preemptive strike on Comptroller Elliott Auerbach's payroll was launched in County Executive Mike Hein's 2016 budget, dutifully rubber - stamped by a compliant legislature that year and last.

Following the OCFS audit in the fall of 2013, caseloads began to steadily drop by June 2014 after County Executive Mark Poloncarz requested and received legislature approval for a plan to augment the Child Protective Until with three new CPS teams and a new team of employees with law enforcement experience.

Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,I - Glenville) today announced new anti-corruption «Truth in Spending» legislation that has the support of 40 sponsors so far, and which will require the executive and legislature to fully disclose how any public funds they allocate are spent and where the money comes from.

The last time majority lawmakers and the county executive were from different parties was in 2000 and 2001, after Democrats took control of the legislature during Republican County Executive Thomas Gulotta's final two years iexecutive were from different parties was in 2000 and 2001, after Democrats took control of the legislature during Republican County Executive Thomas Gulotta's final two years iExecutive Thomas Gulotta's final two years in office.

On Tuesday afternoon, a spokesman for the governor indicated that Cuomo is now looking more broadly at revising procurement contracts in New York State, and going beyond the scandal in the executive chamber to address problems highlighted in recent corruption cases in the legislature as well.

The decision creates a $ 15.8 million hole in this year's budget and will make it even more difficult for county Executive Edward Mangano to balance next year's projected budget, which is supposed to be submitted to the legislature Thursday.

The Republican majority on the county legislature «joins with County Executive Curran in condemning either the solicitation or acceptance of anything of value by any county official connected with the procurement process or the approval of contracts between private vendors and the County,» said presiding officer Richard Nicolello (R - New Hyde Park).

The law states: «When the county executive delivers his annual report to the county legislature he should do so at a regular meeting... in accordance with long - standing practice and common sense.»

Suffolk Democratic Chairman Richard Schaffer said he met with the county legislature's Democratic caucus Monday to reassure them the current strains in his relationship with County Executive Steve Bellone will not impact them in any way, and that he intends to tone down the rhetoric going forward.

Tedisco is sponsoring the «Truth in Spending Law» (A. 9525) that has the support of 41 sponsors so far, and which will require the executive and legislature to fully disclose how any public funds they allocate are spent and where the money comes from.

The chairman of the legislature, John Mills, urged his colleagues to overturn the veto and allow the public to vote on the amendments in November, adding «I'm not surprised by the County Executive's veto, he's telegraphed it for months through behind the scenes maneuvering.

The UN's failures can be traced to the way the Security Council (SC) is currently able to act in a judicial manner in determining whether states have complied with SC resolutions, while also acting as the executive in drawing up those resolutions, and also as the principal legislature in voting on them.

I am living with a 5 cent fee on both plastic and paper bags in Suffolk County, compliments of the Democrats in the county legislature and the Democrat county executive.

«In any democracy, it is a continuous struggle for balancing between the executive and the legislature because each of them is a creature of the law.

It must be emphasized that when parliamentary approval is given under article 268 (1) the agreement in question remains an executive act and not the act of the legislature.»

At one point in talking about procedures, legislature chairman Fred Wadnola suggested it might be a good idea for legislative leaders and the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee to sit in on executive budget preparation.

The executive, perhaps in the face of dire warnings from an influential and vocal public - safety constituency, had not signed the legislation, approved 14 - 8 by the legislature in April.

As illustration, even if the legislature were to impose $ 4.2 billion in new tax and fee measures - as recommended by the Executive Budget — it would still leave the state with $ 11 billion in an accumulated structural budget gap over the next five years; a figure that will likely grow given the ongoing deterioration of state tax collections.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone's administration and Democrats in the legislature have defended the program as aimed at improving public safety, and pointed to overall decreases in injury accidents as proof that the program has been effective.

«New Yorkers elected a Democratic majority to represent them in both chambers of the legislature, and Gov. Cuomo has an obligation to stand up and ensure that the will of the voters is respected in the New York Senate,» said Jessica Post, the group's executive director, wrote in an email release this morning.

Taking economic development from under the thumb of the executive and shifting some oversight authority to the legislature strikes me as an exercise in futility.

The state budget in response would expand the role of the executive office and authorize the state budget director to reduce available funds during the fiscal year if federal revenues are lower than projected — including after the legislature signs off on the plan.

Knopp closely watched Clinton's eight years as president and then he switched from the legislature into an executive position in his hometown.

In an unusual address at the legislature's meeting in Mineola, Singas, a Democrat, said an inspector general appointed by a supermajority of lawmakers — and not reporting solely to the county executive — is needed to catch wrongdoing in the contracting system before crimes can occuIn an unusual address at the legislature's meeting in Mineola, Singas, a Democrat, said an inspector general appointed by a supermajority of lawmakers — and not reporting solely to the county executive — is needed to catch wrongdoing in the contracting system before crimes can occuin Mineola, Singas, a Democrat, said an inspector general appointed by a supermajority of lawmakers — and not reporting solely to the county executive — is needed to catch wrongdoing in the contracting system before crimes can occuin the contracting system before crimes can occur.

This approach positions the Library well to make the best case for future support from the legislature, the County Executive, and Erie County voters in 2013 and beyond.

He said good governance cut across all stratas of the society as he charged all and sundry including educational institutions, legislature, executive, judiciary and the media to promote good governance in their own way.

In fact, we're the government — the legislature, the executive and the judiciary.

He similarly canvassed for the allocation of 51 per cent of the gross income of all members of the executive and legislature at Federal, state and local government levels to the same cancer cause, saying, «you will see the wonder these deductions will do in early detection of cancer and its management».

In 2010, the New York legislature passed an executive budget proposal offered by Cuomo's predecessor, Democratic Gov. David Paterson, that was supposed to end the «carried interest» loophole — which allows hedge - fund and private - equity managers living in other states and working in New York to avoid paying state income taxes on investment profitIn 2010, the New York legislature passed an executive budget proposal offered by Cuomo's predecessor, Democratic Gov. David Paterson, that was supposed to end the «carried interest» loophole — which allows hedge - fund and private - equity managers living in other states and working in New York to avoid paying state income taxes on investment profitin other states and working in New York to avoid paying state income taxes on investment profitin New York to avoid paying state income taxes on investment profits.

«In summary, the constitutional procedure for preparing the appropriation bill is that each arm of government (the executive, legislature and the judiciary) lays before the national assembly its estimates of revenue and expenditure for each financial year after which it is appropriated, harmonized as a bill and presented to the president for his assent.»