Sentences with phrase «meeting on conflicts of interest»

She also came to our side meeting on Conflicts of Interest.

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The exemption requires disclosure of material conflicts of interest and basic information relating to those conflicts and the advisory relationship (Sections II and III), contract disclosures, contracts and written policies and procedures (Section II), pre-transaction (or point of sale) disclosures (Section III (a)-RRB-, web - based disclosures (Section III (b)-RRB-, documentation regarding recommendations restricted to proprietary products or products that generate third party payments (Section (IV), notice to the Department of a Financial Institution's intent to rely on the PTE, and maintenance of records necessary to prove that the conditions of the PTE have been met (Section V).

At a meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, held at the Treasury building in Washington, Perez noted that while «lawsuits have been filed» against the conflict of interest rule, «we will continue to fight those vigorously,» adding that he believes DOL is «on the right side of the law and history.»

These responsibilities include: (i) fostering processes that allow the Board to function independently of management and encouraging open and effective communication between the Board and management of the Company; (ii) providing input to the Chairman on behalf of the independent Directors with respect to Board agendas; (iii) presiding at all meetings of the Board at which the Chairman is not present, as well as regularly scheduled executive sessions of independent Directors; (iv) in the case of a conflict of interest involving a Director, if appropriate, asking the conflicted Director to leave the room during discussion concerning such matter and, if appropriate, asking such Director to recuse him or herself from voting on the relevant matter; (v) communicating with the Chairman and the CEO, as appropriate, regarding meetings of the independent Directors and resources and information necessary for the Board to effectively carry out its duties and responsibilities; (vi) serving as liaison between the Chairman and the independent Directors; (vii) being available to Directors who have concerns that can not be addressed through the Chairman; (viii) having the authority to call meetings of the independent Directors; and (ix) performing other functions as may reasonably be requested by the Board or the Chairman.

The minutes of any Audit and Risk Committee meeting where a conflict of interest has been disclosed shall reflect that the conflict of interest was disclosed and that the interested person was not present for deliberations and did not vote on the matter.

The JACEI report praises Nestlé for being the first company to meet the breastmilk substitutes criteria to be included in the FTSE4Good ethical investment Index, yet there is a significant conflict of interest involved as the Church Central Finance Board (CFB), which decided to invest in Nestlé in 2007, sits on the FTSE4Good committee responsible for assessing Nestlé's baby milk marketing and advising on the criteria.

We thus also analyze situations of conflicts of interest created by corporate sponsorship of conferences, meetings, workshops and call on organizers to critically reflect on sources of financing that create conflicts of interest.

From an eyewitness account of the Tuesday Town of Sanford Board meeting, we heard the following: «People speaking included those with land and with leases who had signed the petition asking for the resolution that was passed to be rescinded, for board members with conflicts of interest to recuse themselves from shale gas decisions, and for no resolutions on shale gas extraction to be passed without notifying the public a week in advance and allowing full participation.

Also at the City Council on Wednesday: The Committee on Rules, Elections, and Privileges will meet at 10:30 a.m. to receive three nominations from the Mayor for appointments to city agencies: Fernando Bohorquez and Anthony Crowell for the Conflicts of Interest Board, and Salvatore Scibetta for the Board of Standards and Appeals.

The Committee on Rules, Privileges, and Elections will meet at 1 p.m. to discuss the mayor's nominations of Jeffrey Friedlander and Malini Cadambi Daniel to the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board and the New York Equal Employment Practices Commission, respectively.

Decisions on governance and management, conflict of interest, and procedures were taken by a meeting of the Panel, the IPCC's governing body, at its 35th session in Geneva on 6 - 9 June 2012.

Watchdog groups raised concerns about conflicts of interest after Zinke spoke at an American Petroleum Institute board meeting at the Trump hotel on March 23, 2017.

101 Incidents of ethical violations resulting in professional discipline and even criminal prosecution are on the rise.102 Faced with declining profit margins, firms have been accused of «overworking files» and overstaffing projects in an effort to increase billable hours.103 And they have bent the rules governing conflicts of interest.104 One survey indicated that one - third of the 30,000 clients interviewed felt dissatisfied with the representation they received from their attorneys, citing primarily a failure to communicate and inadequate attention given to their cases, suggesting that law firms are under pressure to increase their case loads without hiring new associates to staff them.105 The recent decline in professionalism is even further evidenced by a decline in pro bono commitment.106 Thus, new graduates face even heavier workloads, increased pressure to meet high billable requirements, and fewer pro bono opportunities.

Information often included: • Basic nonprofit information: organization name, number of directors and term limits, type of incorporation and amendment procedures • Meeting details: location of meeting, how often meetings occur, procedures to call special meetings, how meetings are announced and quorum size (minimum number of people required for meetings) • Board of directors information: director qualifications, term limits and attendance requirements, removal procedures, definitions of roles and conflict of interest policies • Membership information: eligibility requirements, dues, voting rights of members, and quit or termination procedures Erring on the side of simplicity usually is the best way toMeeting details: location of meeting, how often meetings occur, procedures to call special meetings, how meetings are announced and quorum size (minimum number of people required for meetings) • Board of directors information: director qualifications, term limits and attendance requirements, removal procedures, definitions of roles and conflict of interest policies • Membership information: eligibility requirements, dues, voting rights of members, and quit or termination procedures Erring on the side of simplicity usually is the best way tomeeting, how often meetings occur, procedures to call special meetings, how meetings are announced and quorum size (minimum number of people required for meetings) • Board of directors information: director qualifications, term limits and attendance requirements, removal procedures, definitions of roles and conflict of interest policies • Membership information: eligibility requirements, dues, voting rights of members, and quit or termination procedures Erring on the side of simplicity usually is the best way to start.

At a meeting of the Council, held on July 29, 2008, after his bid to purchase the land had been made, Robert Tuchenhagen disclosed his pecuniary interest in the sale as required by the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 («MCIA&interest in the sale as required by the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 («MCIA&Interest Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 («MCIA»).

Sisu Capital Fund Ltd & Anr v Tucker & Ors [2006] BCC 463 Applications in the TXU insolvencies for the revocation or suspension of voluntary arrangements under s. 6 IA 1986 on the grounds that they unfairly prejudiced creditors of the Companies, that there were material irregularities in relation to the creditors» meetings and that there were conflicts of interest which were not properly managed by the supervisors; and applications to remove the supervisors of the CVAs.

Family Mediation Service The main features of the Family Mediation Service are as follows: a) The FMS is a free professional and confidential service for couples, married and non-married, who have decided to separate or divorce and who together want to negotiate the terms of their separation or divorce; b) Mediation helps parties reach an agreement that meets their interests and those of their children; and c) The FMS also deals with a small number of cases which involve conflict between other members of a family (e.g. parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren on issues such as wills).

Strategies: Engage effectively with Governments; maintain and reinforce existing corporate governance and conflict of interest activities; develop the Noongar governance structure; seek out technical assistance; communicate to the wider community; spread understanding on the issues; meet and discuss ideas; coordinate efforts to achieve the best outcomes for all Indigenous people.

Strategies: Engage effectively with Governments; maintain and reinforce existing corporate governance and conflict of interest activities; develop the Noongar governance structure; seek out technical assistance; communicate to the wider community; spread understanding on the issues; meet and discuss ideas; coordinate efforts to achieve the best outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.