Sentences with phrase «of constitutional convention»

The consultation, held in February 1998, was in the form of a Constitutional Convention.

The establishment of the Constitutional Convention was a representative process.

Gatjil Djerrkurra stated during the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention that: «[w] e are looking to a new vision, a new direction, a new commitment that will bring out the spirit of the Australian nation united in reconciliation.»

More recently, he was a member of the NSW Government's Panel to Examine Recall Elections and assisted the Northern Territory in its renewed attempt to become Australia's seventh State as a member of its Constitutional Convention Committee.

However, there are long standing practices in place which provide meaning to the constitutional text and any gaps in the provisions, which could make it part of constitutional convention.

An assessment of Constitutional Convention campaigns by the far right Heartland Institute also questioned the aggregation.

«One weekend I sat down to read James Madison's notes on the debates of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, all 500 - plus pages, from cover to cover.

One of them, Sarah Rosen, led her school in a protest demonstration because her sixth - grade teacher would not allow girls to participate in a reenactment of the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

Larson brings readers into innards of the Constitutional Convention: the formation of committees to tackle issues such as presidential selection and executive power, debates on the power to tax and the length of the president's term and the crafting of language to meet the desires of both nationalists and their opponents.

«The defeat of the Constitutional Convention is a triumph for all of the enemies of reform in Albany: Andrew Cuomo, the political bosses in the State Legislature and the lobbyists and special interests who thrive in New York's pay for play culture of corruption,» said Bill Samuels, founder of NY People's Convention, which supported the referendum.

The letter notes that the governor's late father, former three - term Gov. Mario Cuomo, was a strong supporter of a constitutional convention.

«Historically across the states, gubernatorial leadership is crucial to increasing the prospect of successfully calling of a constitutional convention,» said Gerald Benjamin, political science professor at the State University of New York at New Paltz.

Benjamin described Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who supported the idea of a constitutional convention during his 2010 campaign for governor, as «not hostile, but not engaged» more recently.

The opponents of the constitutional convention are a modern example of the old saying that «politics makes strange bedfellows».

A new poll finds waning support for the holding of a constitutional convention in New York.

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie opposes the idea of a constitutional convention while a number of government reform groups see it as the best chance to enact ethics and other reforms.

«The theory of the constitutional convention is just good people come in and they're the delegates,» he continued.

Politicians from across the political spectrum have come out in the days since Scotland's independence referendum in favour of a constitutional convention to determine the future shape of the UK.

The Decline of the Constitutional Convention in New York and Other U.S. States 1776 - 2015» and editor of The New York State Constitutional Convention Clearinghouse.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week said he backs the idea of a constitutional convention, but is skeptical it could be effective in changing state government for the better.

Those in favor of the constitutional convention include wealthy Democratic fundraiser Bill Samuels, who has spent thousands of dollars on his own pro-con con effort, as well as the state Bar Association.

Labor unions across New York are rallying their resources to oppose the approval of a constitutional convention, a referendum that voters will consider next month.

The New York Conference of Mayors has issued a voter guide ahead of the constitutional convention, weighing the pros and cons of holding the con con itself.

More than 100 specific proposals to revise the state constitution, on topics ranging from term limits to allowing noncitizens to vote in some elections, have been presented by those seeking voter approval of a constitutional convention on Nov. 7.

Though he has previously supported the idea of a constitutional convention, and his father was a big proponent of holding one, Cuomo plans to vote «no» on Prop. 1 today, according to a spokeswoman.

A group that wants to see New York state split into separate regions is backing a referendum this November in support of a constitutional convention.

A recent poll by Siena College finds there is interest among New Yorkers in the idea of a constitutional convention, although most admit they don't really know much about it.

New Yorkers would have to vote on any amendments that come out of a constitutional convention.

«I hope New Yorkers will vote in support of a Constitutional Convention, and that they will remain active in the discussion process to come as we shape a more modern, inclusive and effective New York government for all people,» she said.

«The defeat of the Constitutional Convention is a triumph for all of the enemies of reform in Albany: Andrew Cuomo, the political bosses in the State Legislature, and the lobbyists and special interests who thrive in New York's pay for play culture of corruption,» said Bill Samuels, the Democratic activist who had supported the referendum, with the hope of ushering in campaign finance and ethics reforms.

To get a sense of how big the rejection of the constitutional convention referendum was, consider Monroe County.

Opponents of a constitutional convention, including several public employee unions, worry that instead of gaining reforms, the wide - open nature of the convention could result in the loss of some rights that exist now in the state's constitution.

State law requires the question of a constitutional convention be put to voters at least once every 20 years.

He is a supporter of a constitutional convention, as long as it is one run by the people — similar to what Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb has advocated for statewide.

ALBANY — More than 100 specific proposals to revise the state constitution, on topics ranging from term limits to allowing noncitizens to vote in some elections have been presented by those seeking voter approval of a constitutional convention on Nov. 7.

Opponents of a constitutional convention say that they fear radical ideas could be approved and that political insiders and special interests could control the convention.

Opponents of the constitutional convention, led by the state's major labor unions, say the event would have been too dangerous.

The last time the Constitutional Convention was called was in 1965, and the last time an amendment was passed as a result of the Constitutional Convention was in 1936.

To be sure, there are well - funded efforts advocating around the subject of a constitutional convention, including unions who fear that delegates might revise pension protections for public employees.

There are already many powers devolved but as part of the constitutional convention that I want to see, one of the things that we'll obviously be looking at is whether and what further powers should be devolved in London, that's a conversation we should be having.

Legislator Patrick Burke consistently fights for his constituents» rights and well being and believes the risks involved in the calling of a Constitutional Convention are far too great.

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan expressed concern on Tuesday with the potential price tag of a constitutional convention, saying the cost could be put to better use.

«I support the idea of a constitutional convention.

In the wake of the Scottish referendum, the idea of a constitutional convention is gaining popularity.

vote in support of a Constitutional Convention.

[i] «The manifesto text does say that reform of the second chamber and consideration of the role of English MPs is scrutinising English legislation are «part of the Constitutional Convention process» (my emphasis), implying that there might be other issues for the convention to consider.

Some form of constitutional convention could usefully be contrasted with the limits of deciding on devolution to England in a Cabinet sub-committee in Whitehall — but only if it is deciding on how to represent England, rather than whether to do so.

Currently 28 states have passed measures (number changes as some states add, other rescind) calling for / approving of a Constitutional Convention (aka «Article V Convention», after the portion of the Constitution that covers that).

For the past half - century, New Yorkers have rejected the idea of a constitutional convention.

But one area on which the mayor and the governor see eye - to - eye — at least for the moment — is the question of a constitutional convention, which will be on the ballot this coming November.