Sentences with phrase «opportunity for member states»

Despite findings from the UK, the Commission of European Communities in the European Union (EU) has proposed regulations for % GDA front - of - pack labelling to be applied to food products across the EU, with the opportunity for Member States to devise or approve alternative systems within their own jurisdictions (Official Journal of the European Union, 2006).

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EU Parliament head Guy Verhofstadt told Business Insider that Brexit was an opportunity for the EU to become a tighter, more unified family of nations, but this ambition is under threat from populist, anti-EU movements in numerous member states.

This has opened up new opportunities for ASEAN member states as we expand our cooperation with them.»

A spokeswoman for the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, endorsed member states» participation in the AIIB as a way of tackling global investment needs and as an opportunity for EU companies.

AWEA Wind Power on Capitol Hill is a rare opportunity for AWEA members and others who want to help advance wind energy to participate in advocacy training and then put that training to work to educate legislators and their staff on the wind industry's top policy initiatives at both the state and federal level.

«If H.B. 821 were enacted into law, we believe that while our member airlines would see an immediate financial benefit, the state of Georgia would also see long - term benefits in the form of more flight options, lower fares and greater opportunity for growth,» wrote Sean Williams, vice president for state and local government affairs.

Robert Clarke, director of European advocacy for ADF International, said: «The case of A.A. v. Switzerland provides the Court with the opportunity to remind its 47 Member States that they each are legally required to defend religious freedom.

«USDEC has been one of the most vocal champions of the importance of including Japan and Canada in TPP since these markets offer strong opportunities for our members to expand U.S. dairy exports,» stated Tom Suber, USDEC president.

The Rosenblatt Swimming Pool enables the water based sports clubs to train on site, and gives University members the opportunity to swim for training or recreation in a state of the art facility.

To date, the School Nutrition Foundation has awarded SNA members over $ 2 million in scholarships, which have helped provide opportunities for SN professionals to pursue higher education, career training, and attend professional conferences across the United States.

Humanist MP Michael Connarty has been working closely with the BHA and the European Humanist Federation in his role as a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe — a forum within the Council of Europe that provides an opportunity for representatives from member states to discuss human rights issues.

Holding the rotating Council Presidency includes both advantages and disadvantages for member states; The opportunities include:

«Out of crisis can come opportunity for the European Union, if its member states are ready to grasp it.»

On Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 6:30 pm, at the Brookhaven Town Board meeting, the Board members will have the opportunity to vote to support a resolution that calls for a 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution that states «corporations are not people and money is not speech&rStates Constitution that states «corporations are not people and money is not speech&rstates «corporations are not people and money is not speech».

Commissioner Rubin also addressed the New York State Association for Affordable Housing, with staff members participating on panels discussing opportunities, challenges and accessing various HCR housing and community revitalization programs, and how they can be coordinated and leveraged with others.

The visit to the region, part of a summer - long tour of the state, was an opportunity for Heastie to see first - hand the issues he has heard about from the area's Assembly Democrats, who represent a small chunk of the 100 - plus members of the Democratic Majority Conference.

Ayisi Boateng received widespread criticism for stating that his first priority is to members of the NPP, and that if he had his own way, members of the party's Tertiary Students» Confederacy Network (TESCON), will be prioritized for various job opportunities.

If approved by voters those propositions will: 1) Create a redistricting commission to draw the new state legislative and House of Representatives» district lines every 10 years, with the commission members appointed by the state legislative leaders, 2) amend the current constitutional requirement of distributing paper versions of proposed bills to state legislators to allow for electronic distribution and 3) authorize New York State to borrow up to $ 2 billion for school funding, with a stated purpose of «improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students», including the purchase of equipment, expanding school broadband access, building classrooms for pre-K and replacing trailers and installing «high - tech security features.&rstate legislative and House of Representatives» district lines every 10 years, with the commission members appointed by the state legislative leaders, 2) amend the current constitutional requirement of distributing paper versions of proposed bills to state legislators to allow for electronic distribution and 3) authorize New York State to borrow up to $ 2 billion for school funding, with a stated purpose of «improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students», including the purchase of equipment, expanding school broadband access, building classrooms for pre-K and replacing trailers and installing «high - tech security features.&rstate legislative leaders, 2) amend the current constitutional requirement of distributing paper versions of proposed bills to state legislators to allow for electronic distribution and 3) authorize New York State to borrow up to $ 2 billion for school funding, with a stated purpose of «improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students», including the purchase of equipment, expanding school broadband access, building classrooms for pre-K and replacing trailers and installing «high - tech security features.&rstate legislators to allow for electronic distribution and 3) authorize New York State to borrow up to $ 2 billion for school funding, with a stated purpose of «improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students», including the purchase of equipment, expanding school broadband access, building classrooms for pre-K and replacing trailers and installing «high - tech security features.&rState to borrow up to $ 2 billion for school funding, with a stated purpose of «improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students», including the purchase of equipment, expanding school broadband access, building classrooms for pre-K and replacing trailers and installing «high - tech security features.»

«This commitment by member states will protect workers» rights while providing opportunities for British business across Europe.»

Starting Jan. 1 workers in New York State will be eligible for Paid Family Leave, providing them an opportunity to take time off to care for a sick family member or bond with a new baby without losing pay.

Corruption charges brought against a member of the state Senate Republican majority Wednesday have provided an opportunity for Democrats to jumpstart the seemingly dormant conversation on government ethics as state budget negotiations enter their final week.

According to the Albany County District Attorney's website, eligible participants will have the opportunity to take accountability for criminal actions, repair harm to victims, and become contributing members of the community, without having a felony criminal conviction or time served in state prison.

I look forward to working with the Governor and my fellow panel members to increase opportunities for underrepresented minorities in state government.

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She also said support is growing among the Republican conference, even among members who doubt the medical benefits of the drug but see legalization as an opportunity for economic growth in the state's poorer regions.

The hearings, which often stretch for hours, are the best opportunity for members of the public, journalists and advocates to study the guts of the $ 168 billion state budget proposal before top lawmakers and Cuomo begin backroom negotiations.

A majority of Senate Republicans are opposed to Savino's Compassionate Care act, although Savino said support is growing among the 29 GOP members, particularly among lawmakers who see legalization as a potential opportunity for economic growth in the state's poorest areas.

There are three ballot propositions on the November ballot: 1) Creation of a redistricting commission to draw the new state legislative and House of Representatives» district lines every 10 years, with the commission members appointed by the state legislative leaders, 2) amend the current constitutional requirement of distributing paper versions of proposed bills to state legislators to allow for electronic distribution and 3) authorize New York State to borrow up to $ 2 billion for school funding, with a stated purpose of «improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students», including the purchase of equipment, expanding school broadband access, building classrooms for pre-K and replacing trailers and installing «high - tech security features.&rstate legislative and House of Representatives» district lines every 10 years, with the commission members appointed by the state legislative leaders, 2) amend the current constitutional requirement of distributing paper versions of proposed bills to state legislators to allow for electronic distribution and 3) authorize New York State to borrow up to $ 2 billion for school funding, with a stated purpose of «improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students», including the purchase of equipment, expanding school broadband access, building classrooms for pre-K and replacing trailers and installing «high - tech security features.&rstate legislative leaders, 2) amend the current constitutional requirement of distributing paper versions of proposed bills to state legislators to allow for electronic distribution and 3) authorize New York State to borrow up to $ 2 billion for school funding, with a stated purpose of «improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students», including the purchase of equipment, expanding school broadband access, building classrooms for pre-K and replacing trailers and installing «high - tech security features.&rstate legislators to allow for electronic distribution and 3) authorize New York State to borrow up to $ 2 billion for school funding, with a stated purpose of «improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students», including the purchase of equipment, expanding school broadband access, building classrooms for pre-K and replacing trailers and installing «high - tech security features.&rState to borrow up to $ 2 billion for school funding, with a stated purpose of «improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students», including the purchase of equipment, expanding school broadband access, building classrooms for pre-K and replacing trailers and installing «high - tech security features.»

If Puerto Rico becomes a State, it will have the opportunity to elect 7 Members to the US House of Representatives and 2 United States Senators who will have the opportunity to represent them and fight for the State of Puerto Rico, as every other Member of Congress does the United States does for their State.

«I thank the members of the Task Force for working quickly and diligently to identify and implement actions that could be taken immediately to further the State's efforts to ensure that every child in New York State has the opportunity to grow up healthy.

As our region's leading business organization and one of the most well - respected in New York State, the LIA offers members an array of services, programs and opportunities that provide a solid value for your membership dollar.

The board, whose members are appointed by the mayor and the Metropolitan Development Association's successor, CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity, has served primarily as an adviser to the state.

4th Announcement of Opportunity for Science Planners in the NASA - led IRIS mission 09 April 2018 This 4th Announcement of Opportunity, open to scientists affiliated with institutes located in ESA Member States, solicits proposals for participation as Science Planners in the NASA - led IRIS mission.

Nominees must be of Irish or ESA member state nationality *, resident for three of the past five years in Ireland and have evidence of completion of a master's degree or higher as specified in the «IRC - ESA traineeship 2018 opportunities» document.

The Group aims to create opportunities for new collaborations and training and as such, applications from emerging investigators (with fewer than 5 years experience as independent group leaders) and researchers in new EU member states are especially welcome, subject to standards of scientific excellence.

The side event, organized in the framework of the «UN-Water Day» at Rio +20, aims at raising awareness about the UN IYWC and the opportunities that this year - long event will bring along for Member States and other stakeholders.

These professional opportunities likely facilitated the development of a robust research network for CSSS members, who reported turning to a variety of individuals for research to inform their state's decisions related to the Framework.

Back in 2009, Van Roekel, stating that «opposition to vouchers is a top priority for NEA,» wrote every Democratic member of Congress with thinly veiled threats, warning them not to support the popular D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program.

Established on Joint Base Andrews in 2011 to provide outstanding educational opportunities for military and community students, Imagine Andrews Public Charter School is a member of Imagine Schools, a full - service charter school management organization that operates 72 schools in 12 states and helps nearly 80,000 parents and guardians educate their children.

Our thoughtful analysis provides the implications and opportunities that federal education policies have for states, so our members can make the best decisions for students.

After working to scale the impact of Equal Opportunity Schools, as the Senior Director of Programs serving as a member of the leadership team managing the organization's IT, product development, research, and analytics, Maile is returning her focus on the communities of Washington state and to her passion for science, technology, engineering, and especially math (STEM).

VASSP offers more in - service opportunities for professional training and development for its members than any other state educational organization in the national network.

Rev. C.B. Akins, a former member of the State Board of Education and study group co-chair, added that academic results translate to opportunities for students to move forward and succeed as adults.

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The 2015 Professional Standards for Educational Leaders state that effective leaders «develop the capacity, opportunities, and support for teacher leadership and leadership from other members of the school community.»

School board elections offer community members the opportunity to reflect on the state of their public schools and make a choice on a vision for the future.

The intent was, as the Act states:»... to provide opportunities for teachers, parents, pupils, and community members to establish and maintain schools that operate independently from the existing school district structure...»

It's the foundation of our democracy and should be the fundamental civil right of every child, funded by our local, state and national governments to ensure that children have the opportunity for a quality public education that prepares them to be successful in their work lives and personal lives, and readies them to be engaged and wise members of our democracy.

If you know of a fantastic school or district that is well deserving of this award for innovative, digital learning opportunities, contact your state's SETDA Member or email Christine Fox.

Legislative Day is an opportunity for students in grades 8 — 12 to partake in a shadowing experience with a member of the Colorado State Assembly.