Sentences with phrase «influencing local government policy»

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Builders, based in Aledo, Texas, whose expressed goal is «to exert a positive influence in government, education, and the family by 1) educating the nation concerning the Godly foundation of our country; 2) providing information to federal, state and local officials as they develop public policies which reflect Biblical values; and 3) encouraging Christians to get involved in the civic arena.

The Welsh Lib Dem team have been furiously trying to convince voters that the local elections are not a good time to be influenced by events in Westminster, for fear of a backlash over Nick Clegg's support for Tory - led government policies.

It says officials in Whitehall are advising local authorities not to fund «fake charities» because they campaign to influence government policy.

Although the general approach and results are «positive and useful,» says economist Jeffrey Sachs of Columbia University, «we don't learn very much about how levels of community development, government policies, local ecology, prevalent farm systems, and social organization influence the outcomes.»

The researchers hope the results can help influence local governments and city planners in the formulation of effective codes and policies to mitigate the urban heat island effect.

In the summer of 2016, Allison was invited to be an ASCD Influence Leader, a select cohort of ASCD educator advocates who work with the organization's government relations team to influence education policy at a local, state, and nationInfluence Leader, a select cohort of ASCD educator advocates who work with the organization's government relations team to influence education policy at a local, state, and nationinfluence education policy at a local, state, and national level.

Whether you want to advocate for political action, influence local law and government policy, support animal welfare, women's rights, human rights, or anything in between, we'll show you how to start a petition, get signatures and amplify your voice.

In his new role, Ahmed will work to engage with local and national government, the Ministry of Defence and charities to help influence policy and public opinion so that the rights of service personnel are made paramount and that veterans are given the support and respect they deserve to help them reintegrate with society after their service.

Possible topics about pedagogy include: • Structuring statutory drafting courses • Simulation courses designed using mock legislatures or committees • Course linkages with real - world legislators and special interest organizations • Service learning or clinical opportunities for law students • Courses focused on law reform efforts • How to employ Plain - English principles in statutory and rule drafting • Theoretical perspectives on statutory drafting • Involving political realities in law school drafting courses • Teaching practical aspects of drafting that addresses theories and principles of statutory interpretation and construction Possible topics about practice include: • Unique challenges of drafting laws and / or regulations in specific areas such as criminal law, environmental, health law, etc. • Lawyering for non-profits, federal and state agencies, local governments, and other clients in frequent need of rule - drafting • Practicing in employment law, health law, environmental law, and other heavily regulated fields where private clients require rule and policy drafting • Non-legal drafting opportunities, such as sports league rules, industry trade group policies, and university rules Possible topics about politics include: • Political influences affecting legislative drafting • Direct democracy and the unique challenges of drafting initiatives and referenda • The implications of special interests driving drafting decisions • Polictics and its influence on legislative history • Lobbyists as legislative drafters.