Sentences with phrase «functioning of public institutions»

«Indeed a democracy can not exist without that freedom to express new ideas and to put forward opinions about the functioning of public institutions.

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Since these «mixed» ventures may not always be the churches» most direct or effective way of fulfilling their central function of explaining the ultimate meaning of life to their adherents — and certainly not if muffled by the requirements of public fisc — perhaps churches should be less eager to enter into what can at best be but a very unequal partnership with the public, and less tenacious in clinging to «mixed» institutions rather than letting them spin off to nonsectarian auspices.

The Commission could further this goal by three means: conducting and publishing research into what initiatives are successful at increasing political participation; advising public bodies and institutions regarding how to better democratise their functioning; and critically, by providing resources and capacity - building to facilitate local, civil society - led initiatives that aim to increase broad - based levels of participation or deliberation in political decision - making.

Secretive donations to political campaigns and organizations perpetuate perceptions of corruption, eroding the public's trust in government institutions as is necessary for a functioning market and a participatory democracy.

Giving further explanations on the party's request on Eyewitness News, Policy Adviser for PPP, Kofi Asamoah Siaw said: «over the years, the Electoral Commission and some other institutions have conducted public service in a manner in which they please and they have hurt this nation's progress and development, so we have taken issues with the Electoral Commission's function of being a regulator of the activities of political parties.»

Director general Albonetti says the functions of the Forum will include «fostering public debate and monitoring changes in public opinion on the societal impact of science and technology, providing the Regional Executive and Regional Council with guidance and information on research investments and innovation programs, and working with regional and international institutions to promote the transfer of research results to economic development.»

While it's easy to see the Academy as simply «those people who give out the Oscars,» the institution performs an important function for both filmmakers and film historians, providing symposiums and information for industry professionals and the public alike, access to an extensive film library and archive to researchers and cinematheques, and a valuable reminder of the rich heritage of American cinema.

understanding of the way in which public institutions function, the decision - making procedures and the role of citizens in a democratic society;

These ideas are likely to have left an impression on the public, perhaps fueling cynicism about politics and about the democratic process, and undermining the trust in institutions and in one another, across lines of difference, that is essential for the functioning of representative democracy.

Many of the controversies explored in this book involve education, and Viteritti makes a strong case for resisting the urge to drive religion from the public (school) square, for allowing religious institutions to perform some public functions, and for granting deeply religious parents greater accommodations when their children attend public schools.

Key Issues To ensure charter schools and neighborhood public schools function in the best interests of students, parents and community members, we believe that, like all public institutions, they must be guided by six basic principles of a democratic society: transparency, accountability, quality, oversight, equity and public control.

→ Action → Invest in our existing public institutions of higher education focusing on improving teacher, counselor, and leader education; and reinvest, reclaim, and refocus the function of regional education laboratories to maintain integrity, relevance, and responsiveness in research aimed at seeking solutions for communities» education problems; and establish the outreach and extension of research findings to ensure their use in educational improvement practices.

(a) The Secretary, through the Commissioner, in coordination with other appropriate programs in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, is authorized to make grants to and contracts with States and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations, including institutions of higher education, to pay part of the cost of projects for training, traineeships, and related activities designed to assist in increasing the numbers of personnel trained in providing vocational services to handicapped individuals and in performing other functions necessary to the development of such services.

Postcommodity's art functions as a shared Indigenous lens and voice to engage the assaultive manifestations of the global market and its supporting institutions, public perceptions, beliefs, and individual actions that comprise the ever - expanding, multinational, multiracial and multiethnic colonizing force that is defining the 21st Century through ever increasing velocities and complex forms of violence.

As the Stedelijk's Public Program was established in a period during which the Stedelijk was reinventing itself prior to the grand re-opening in September 2012 (during the Temporary Stedelijk series, in which the Stedelijk functioned as a temporary, nomadic institution), this new curatorial model of public programming could be freely experimented with, leading up to pertinent questions as how public programs relate to other institutional structures and programs (such as education) and exhibitions, as well as questions regarding the curatorial strategies involved in public programming, audience outreach and the Stedelijk's relation to its building and histPublic Program was established in a period during which the Stedelijk was reinventing itself prior to the grand re-opening in September 2012 (during the Temporary Stedelijk series, in which the Stedelijk functioned as a temporary, nomadic institution), this new curatorial model of public programming could be freely experimented with, leading up to pertinent questions as how public programs relate to other institutional structures and programs (such as education) and exhibitions, as well as questions regarding the curatorial strategies involved in public programming, audience outreach and the Stedelijk's relation to its building and histpublic programming could be freely experimented with, leading up to pertinent questions as how public programs relate to other institutional structures and programs (such as education) and exhibitions, as well as questions regarding the curatorial strategies involved in public programming, audience outreach and the Stedelijk's relation to its building and histpublic programs relate to other institutional structures and programs (such as education) and exhibitions, as well as questions regarding the curatorial strategies involved in public programming, audience outreach and the Stedelijk's relation to its building and histpublic programming, audience outreach and the Stedelijk's relation to its building and histories.

Isn't it possible that the role and functioning of science has changed as the relationship between the public and political institutions has changed?

Sumption argues for special treatment for different countries in particular the UK, where he asserts that there is no reason why the protection of Convention rights should necessary require the same measures in the UK which «has for many years enjoyed a strong tradition of public service, a high degree of participation in public life, functioning, democratic institutions and an independent judiciary, as they do in countries like say, Romania, Russia or Turkey...»

(2) Public institutions, such as state - owned hospitals, will not be held criminally liable for actions taken in the exercise of their public domain role / function, but can be criminally liable for offences committed while acting outside such public funcPublic institutions, such as state - owned hospitals, will not be held criminally liable for actions taken in the exercise of their public domain role / function, but can be criminally liable for offences committed while acting outside such public funcpublic domain role / function, but can be criminally liable for offences committed while acting outside such public funcpublic functions.

Human rights legislation has an important public function to ensure that persons with disabilities have equal access to all of society's institutions, opportunities, and resources.

Comments of arbitral institutions on the interplay between the draft rules on transparency and their institutional rules Information to be made available to the public under the Rules on Transparency shall be published by a central repository, a function undertaken by the Secretary - General of the United Nations, through the UNCITRAL secretariat.

However, judicial institutions will not function effectively unless they command the respect of the public, and because of changes in human affairs and imperfections in human institutions, constant efforts must be made to improve the administration of justice and thereby maintain public respect for it.

Public blockchains, however, hold the potential to replace most functions of traditional financial institutions with software, fundamentally reshaping the way the financial system works.»

Office Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Manage office operations for a variety of businesses and not for profit institutions Serve as trusted advisor to senior leadership and member of various advisory committees Train and supervise large staffs ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to corporate protocols Build and strengthen professional relationships with clients, partners, vendors, and senior leadership Set and strictly enforce departmental budgets and project timelines ensuring efficient operations Create and oversee various fundraisers including all logistics, staffing, and marketing Design and implement employee development curriculum enhancing team morale and skill sets Perform human resource functions including recruitment, discipline, termination, and benefit administration Represent the company at public speaking engagements building community respect and goodwill Responsible for material procurement valued in excess of $ 10 million and an additional $ 20 million in inventory Reduce yearly operational costs by more than $ 1 million through effective management techniques Negotiate and administer contracts with vendors and partners ensuring favorable and profitable conditions Oversee all corporate hardware and software purchases, database management, and other IT functions Assist with marketing, sales, and customer service initiatives resulting in significant revenue gains Maintained accurate and secure client records, sales reports, and other pertinent data Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Director of Nursing — Duties & Responsibilities Manage nursing departments for private and public institutions across a number of specialties Skilled in orthopedics, neurology, medical, surgical, and geriatrics Train, schedule, and supervise junior nursing staff ensuring compliance with applicable standards of care Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets ensuring cost effective operations Maintain working knowledge of current medical technology, procedures, and standards of care Utilize management expertise to enhance patient care while cutting extraneous expenses Oversee patient scheduling, admission, evaluation, and discharge Provide professional and courteous communication with patients and family Assist attending physicians with patient evaluation, monitoring, and implementation of medical care plans Monitor patient condition, chart progress, administer medications, and perform routine procedures Educate patients and family members in healthy lifestyles and disease management Offer guidance and support to junior nurses, lab technicians, and medical technologists Oversee confidential patient information, customer service, phones, and other administrative functions as needed Manage company inventory replenishing medical and office supplies as needed Demonstrate ability to remain calm and levelheaded in high pressure situations Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and dedication to high quality patient care

Court authority and jurisdiction For juvenile or family courts to function effectively, they should have the jurisdiction to order the cooperation of other public agencies and institutions in delivering specific services and treatment to the children and families before the court.

Public bodies, including further education institutions, local authorities, maintained schools, maintained nursery schools, academies and free schools are covered by the public sector equality duty and when carrying out their functions must have regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and foster good relations between disabled and non-disabled children and young pPublic bodies, including further education institutions, local authorities, maintained schools, maintained nursery schools, academies and free schools are covered by the public sector equality duty and when carrying out their functions must have regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and foster good relations between disabled and non-disabled children and young ppublic sector equality duty and when carrying out their functions must have regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and foster good relations between disabled and non-disabled children and young people.

The majority of Court held the procedure provided for resulted in the position of the Federal Court Judge not being an independent one but rather «a position equivalent to that of a ministerial adviser» [43] and that this compromised «public confidence in the integrity of the judiciary as institution or in the capacity of the individual judge to perform his or her judicial functions with integrity».