Sentences with phrase «of all public officials involved»

In the absence of direct evidence to the contrary, the Commission accepts the evidence of the Public Officials involved that the contracts were awarded regularly and in the normal course of their duties.

«Publishing the names of public officials involved could go a long way in preventing senior public officials from turning the public treasury into a private cashbox.

Not exact matches

The first trial involving a charge under the Canadian Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act was concluded this past summer, and resulted in a conviction.

The vast sums of money involved can compromise legitimate economies and have a direct impact on governments through the corruption of public officials.

For instance, in a colorful case involving a city ordinance restricting the practice of animal sacrifice, the Court severely criticized officials for acting out of animosity towards the Santeria religion, which engages in the ritualistic slaughter of pigeons, goats, and turtles (among other animals) and at least sometimes leaves the carcasses along roadsides and in other public places.

A letter written by a now - dead Canadian bishop shows church officials knew of se.xual abuse allegations involving a priest before his promotion to a top Vatican post and then discussed with Vatican officials how to keep the scandal from becoming public.

A wise public official after observing politics in an American city for a number of years said that he would prefer having the city run by elected officials with all the dangers which that involves to administration by political experts; for the politicians often have a human kindness and mercy which the experts lack.

Few people are involved in small groups because they are trying to launch a political campaign or attract the attention of public officials.

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.

Against a background of these events and actions, in which more than fifty congregations are now involved and in which hundreds of people have gained experience in dealing with elected and appointed authorities, the story of the Nehemiah Project can he understood As Saul Alinsky said: «The relevant skill in modern urban life is that of knowing how to hold public officials accountable» — and that, as we shall see, is what EBC and the Nehemiah Project have been all about.

For the protection of members and all those involved in the management of registered and insured cycling events, British Cycling provides through its public liability insurance policy, an indemnity, limited to # 15 million (3) for legal liabilities arising from claims made against an event organiser, official or participant1 that involves either bodily injury or property damage to a third party.

For example, the Broward County Public Schools in Florida have been offering soy milk to any lactose - intolerant child whose parent requests it, but officials say the option is not widely advertised because of the costs involved.

· Amend The Penal Law To Prohibit Undisclosed Self - Dealing By Public Officials: To address the Supreme Court's decision in Skilling, which severely hampered the federal government's ability to prosecute cases involving deprivation of «honest services» by public officials, New York State should enact a felony - level crime of «Undisclosed Self - Dealing» to target public officials who further their own financial self - interest while purporting to be acting on behalf of their constituents or government empPublic Officials: To address the Supreme Court's decision in Skilling, which severely hampered the federal government's ability to prosecute cases involving deprivation of «honest services» by public officials, New York State should enact a felony - level crime of «Undisclosed Self - Dealing» to target public officials who further their own financial self - interest while purporting to be acting on behalf of their constituents or government Officials: To address the Supreme Court's decision in Skilling, which severely hampered the federal government's ability to prosecute cases involving deprivation of «honest services» by public officials, New York State should enact a felony - level crime of «Undisclosed Self - Dealing» to target public officials who further their own financial self - interest while purporting to be acting on behalf of their constituents or government emppublic officials, New York State should enact a felony - level crime of «Undisclosed Self - Dealing» to target public officials who further their own financial self - interest while purporting to be acting on behalf of their constituents or government officials, New York State should enact a felony - level crime of «Undisclosed Self - Dealing» to target public officials who further their own financial self - interest while purporting to be acting on behalf of their constituents or government emppublic officials who further their own financial self - interest while purporting to be acting on behalf of their constituents or government officials who further their own financial self - interest while purporting to be acting on behalf of their constituents or government employer.

The roundtable will assess the on - going fight against corruption, and is expected to come up with key programme agenda for among others mobilising Nigerians to get involved in the fight against corruption, and agenda for increasing the tempo of the anti-corruption fight including by revisiting outstanding cases of high - level official corruption and prosecuting high - ranking public officials.

Public officials can still violate the law, he said, if they provide a stream of benefits in exchange for favors, even if there isn't an explicit agreement involving each one.

One specific incident involving Dr. Taub that prosecutors cited — a public ceremony honoring him that was prepared by Silver's staff — is an example of an act that may not suffice as «official» in the post-McDonnell world, Fisher noted.

The investigation into bribery of public officials by the tabloid is focused on «suspected criminality over a sustained period of time» involving tens of thousands of pounds.

We write in our capacity as citizens of the Republic of Ghana invoking the powers of this Commission under Article 218 (a) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana and section 7 (1)(i) of the CHRAJ Act 1993 (Act 456), as amended, which states «to investigate complaints of violations of fundamental rights and freedoms, injustice, corruption, abuse of power and unfair treatment of any person by a public officer in the exercise of his official duties», to investigate a case of professional misconduct bothering on official corruption and corruption - related activities involving ACP Mrs. Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo Danquah, the current acting Director - General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.

Cuomo proposed a comprehensive package of bills to combat workplace sexual harassment that includes sparing taxpayers from funding settlements involving public officials and barring governments from entering into secret deals not expressly sought by victims.

Seddio argued that it's hard for any New York City official — from the mayor to the controller to the public advocate — to involve themselves in races in other parts of the state.

In the first official attempt to define what constitutes the frontline in policing, the HMIC study says that 68 % of police officers and civilian staff are involved either in everyday «visible» contact with the public or in specialist roles intervening directly to keep people safe and enforce the law.

Some officials of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), have admitted culpability in the malfeasance involving the public auctioning off some 24 vehicles belonging to the Ministry between 2011 and 2013, as captured in the 2015 Auditor General's report.

The court unanimously determined that a public official must decide or act in a way that involves a formal exercise of governmental power, or agree to do so, to qualify as having taken an official action, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote.

Homeowners and elected officials are obviously in favor of the cap, but school officials, teachers unions and others involved with public education are claiming that the inability to raise taxes by even a modest amount could mean cuts in the classroom.

At the time the allegations surfaced, Brown said they were «very troubling — particularly because they involve the actions of a public official who has a special responsibility to uphold and obey the law.»

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Friday's service recognized the sacrifices of fallen law enforcement officers in Erie County along with the daily efforts of all individuals involved in public safety, as police chaplains and senior law enforcement officials from around the county noted the heroic efforts of those members of the public safety community who have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our safety.

The second part of the Leveson inquiry, looking into the relationship between journalists and the police, was supposed to take place at the conclusion of court cases involving alleged phone hacking and inappropriate payments to public officials.

«Nowhere is this more true than when the investigation itself involves allegations of corruption by public officials, because the leaks are inevitably seen as politically motivated attacks.»

«Federal prosecutors do not shy away from difficult cases, especially those involving conduct of public officials who intertwine their public and private affairs, and we will continue to investigate such conduct and prosecute those case when the evidence warrants.»

Niagara County SPCA officials are asking for the public's help identifying an individual involved in the brutal beating of a snapping turtle last month.

Make removal from office mandatory for any public official convicted of offenses against any person which involve physical injury, sexual assault, restraint or intimidation

An ethics case involving two Woodstock Town Board members has depleted the ranks of the Ethics Board and raised lingering questions about matters such as due process, the rights and responsibilities of public officials, and the soundness of the local law at the heart of the case.

«Conduct and activities of The Advance Group during the last election cycle may have involved the coordinating of independent expenditure Super PACs with official campaigns, and The Advance Group provided unpaid lobbying services to a public official and, as a consequence, The Advance Group will benefit from selling access to the public official to influence official acts,» the complaint alleges.

He acknowledged the efforts of county and local officials, the members of the New Paltz Citizens Bridge Advisory Committee involved in the design and planning process that began 18 months ago, and the hard work of the members of the Ulster County Department of Public Works.

Anthony Picente, Anthony Brindisi and other public officials involved in this project have operated in a shroud of secrecy from day one.

NYSERDA's PV Trainers Network and Erie County invite all local public officials involved in approval processes of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to attend this solar workshop:

NYSERDA's PV Trainers Network and Erie County invite all local public officials involved in approval processes of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to attend this solar workshop on

Elected officials, gubernatorial appointees, municipal managers, department heads, chief fiscal officers, judges, and several other policy - makers convicted of a felony, involving the breach of public trust, would all be subject to forfeiture of pension benefits.

Both incidents involved home secretaries responding to a public / tabloid outcry about a service failure by despatching a senior officials, in circumstances that led to allegations of scapegoating.

The work of the legislature involves taking action on communications from the County Executive and other elected county officials, the various county departments and agencies, other governments, the public, and the legislators themselves.

It was good to see more of our public officials finally stepping to the plate on the controversy involving the

This selection weighed against the selection of Zach Carter as Corporation Counsel (because he reportedly befriends disgraced public official John L. Sampson, but was a John Gotti, Jr. slayer and Abner Louima defender and knows that «Stop & Frisk» is not racial profiling when done right) may suggest bi-polarity for the mayor - elect, but I trust not paranoia for me as I am at a befuddled disadvantage on what to expect next: but we can ask a de Blasio agreement with Gov. Cuomo that neither of them will be involved in selecting the next Council Chair (because that would not only be unlawful but power prejudice ugly in these times of moral decay by the elected).

Nevertheless, since releasing the list, the Federal Government has been severely criticised for failing to mention names of APC officials accused of looting public treasury or involved in corruption allegations.

Here's a timeline showing the history of the Buffalo Billion and the public corruption investigation involving officials in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration and executives with LPCiminelli, a Buffalo contracting firm.Jan.

As written, the amendment would allow a judge to reduce or revoke the public pension of any elected official, state official appointed by the governor, judge or certain employees involved in policy making who is convicted of a felony related to their duties.

But the stunning success of the high - function toilet holds lessons for anyone — from public health officials to marketing experts — whose work involves understanding and changing human behaviour and decision making.

The real - life scandal involving the public exposure of Valerie Plame as an undercover CIA agent by vindictive White House officials determined to punish her husband Joe Wilson for his political views is recounted in this drama starring Naomi Watts, Sean Penn and Sam Shepard.

Public officials are permitted to earn outside income in California, but the extent of Mr. Riles's additional earnings, the time commitments involved, and — in one instance — the source of the income, have provoked discussion here among educators and public offiPublic officials are permitted to earn outside income in California, but the extent of Mr. Riles's additional earnings, the time commitments involved, and — in one instance — the source of the income, have provoked discussion here among educators and public offipublic officials.

The high court also rejected appeals involving the observance of Earth Day in public schools and the duty of school officials to protect a student from ongoing classroom bullying.