Sentences with phrase «through general assembly»

There I watched franchisees from 26 countries march through the general assembly carrying their respective countries» flag.

In 2012, Partners for Educational Freedom PAC funneled more than $ 90,000 in campaign funds to lawmakers who would work to push school voucher legislation through the General Assembly.

North Carolina is in the thick of the school voucher debate, with two bills moving through the General Assembly now that would siphon at least $ 90 million out of the public school system and into voucher programs intended for low - income and disabled students.

Another possible change to education law in Indiana addresses a unique need for some students with disabilities; one piece of a bill moving through the general assembly would allow private school students to attend the Indiana School for the Deaf.

Whereas existing forums for such dialogue include the OECD Global Science Forum and UNESCO, the most prominent and internationally inclusive astronomy venue is the IAU, which can issue international guidelines through its General Assembly.

Democrats and Republicans said earlier this year that zeroing out education aid and shifting the $ 400 million pension costs to cities and towns were not proposals that would get through the General Assembly.

There's no such reluctance from other European states, most of whom have openly expressed their intention, even if it's just for «non-member state» status through the general assembly.

This holiday season, consider offering the gift of a custom coding lesson (you can buy $ 30 in credit to go toward the class) through General Assembly, the upstart school for entrepreneurs and innovators.

Not exact matches

Wang had tried to buy diplomatic posts with Antigua's government through former deputy U.N. ambassador from the Dominican Republic Francis Lorenzo and John Ashe, a former U.N. ambassador who was also General Assembly president.

The KDA's leadership in the 2014 General Assembly led to passage of the Bourbon Barrel Reinvestment Credit, saving the industry millions each year through virtual elimination of this discriminatory tax.

Kent went on about the 2010 UN episode: «On the day of the actual vote, on the floor of the General Assembly, as we were all going up and down through the desks and aisles, urging people to stick to their commitment to vote for us, the Cuban ambassador was equally on the floor lobbying for the Canadian vote.»

Revd Dr Angus Morrison, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, said: «It is hoped that through this new position the Church can meet farmers where they are and build relationships that will allow an understanding of the issues and stresses related to modern - day farming.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted and proclaimed by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 10, 1948, through Resolution 217A (III).

They intend their document, which has worked its way through several years of preparatory meetings, to be presented to the United Nations in 2000, adopted by the General Assembly in 2002, and eventually achieve the enduring status of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights.

In 1995 IPI's General Assembly demonstrated this new willingness through their decision to be genuinely open to groups that have opted for Pentecostal practices and doctrinal emphases.

Each of these categories has its own potential legal order; e.g., the 1948 Declaration and subsequent Covenants; the New International Economic Order (NIEO) and various General Assembly resolutions on the rights and duties of states; and the Law of the Sea Convention, covering, among other things, «the right of peaceful passage through international straits.»

The fruits of these discussions would then be brought back to the presbyteries and through them to the general assembly.

The above resulted in a final first public version that was put to a vote for approval by the IFOAM membership through a virtual General Assembly last lasted from 16 October 2013 through 16 December 2013.

The Best Practice Guideline is intended to be a living document; once approved it will be subject to improvements and amendment through motions to future General Assemblies.

I discovered Miro's work through her sister, Mimi Chun, a brilliant artist and designer who let me work for her several years ago when she was the Art Director at General Assembly in N.Y.C..

The School Health Unit administers the General Assembly's School Nurse Funding Initiative through contracts and agreements with health departments serving nearly all of the 115 school systems.

Although the state Assembly Democrats have nearly enough votes to appoint an interim attorney general on their own, it's appearing increasingly likely that interim Attorney General Barbara Underwood could retain the post through the end of 2018, while a September Democratic primary plageneral on their own, it's appearing increasingly likely that interim Attorney General Barbara Underwood could retain the post through the end of 2018, while a September Democratic primary plaGeneral Barbara Underwood could retain the post through the end of 2018, while a September Democratic primary plays out.

«If you can win the special, ultimately you have a better chance (in the general election)-- if in fact you follow through, you stick to your core principles, have integrity, and you do what's right and... are connecting with the constituents,» said state Sen. George Amedore, R - Rotterdam, who won a 2007 special election for the 105th Assembly District seat and retained the job with a win in the 2008 general.

The Chief of Staff who is in the Upper East region to represent the President, who is in New York for the United Nation General Assembly (UNGA), said the NDC government is working assiduously to transform Ghana and change lives through workable and tested policies.

20 September 2016 — In their respective addresses to the United Nations General Assembly today, Southern African leaders streimportance of regional efforts, such as within the African continent through the African Union (AU) to realize a better and sustainable future for all.

He also stated that the association was excited by the progress made in the amendment of the Constitution by the National Assembly, adding that the «exercise would greatly remove all constitutional impediments on the granting of autonomy through financial and administrative independence to the Office of the Auditors - General at the federal, state and local governments in the country.»

Reports from the Auditor General's Department had shown that the country loses millions every year through the activities of MDAs, as well as the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies.

Speaeeking about his trip, President Mahama, said that Ghana has become an icon in the international community and he is very happy to have represented Ghana well through the debates and speeches that took place at the UN General Assembly.

Three candidates couldn't make through the National Assembly hearing process under the current president for the last four years because of (1) his speculative investment in real estate using secret information, (2) earning too much money when working as a lawyer, and (3) his historical viewpoint that lawmakers and general public don't endorse or agree to.

BY MICHAEL RICONDA The Rockland County Legislature met for a general assembly on August 8 to discuss and pursue final votes on referrals which had been carried through the various legislative committees.

------------------------------ Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie is starting up a process to name an Attorney general through the end of this year, Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch explains:

Differing legislation is moving through the state Senate and Assembly that would legalize ride - hailing services upstate by addressing concerns — voiced by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, among others — about insuring the vehicles.

The sacked councillors, through their counsel, Mr Gyang Zi, had sued Lalong, the Plateau Attorney General and the State House of Assembly, over their removal from office.

Differing legislation is moving through the state Senate and Assembly that would legalize ride - hailing services upstate by addressing concerns about insuring the vehicles offered by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.

State law allows the seat to be filled through primaries and the general election this November even though Assembly and state Senate seats are not up until 2010.

The Rockland County Legislature met for a general assembly on August 8 to discuss and pursue final votes on referrals which had been carried through the various legislative committees.

He said, «Maigoro also told the EFCC that the money was disbursed through the stakeholders of the local government among whom were, the former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Bauchi State, Mr. Mukhtar Abubakar, a former member of the state House of Assembly, Danlami Ahmed, and Mohammed Umar who was the Secretary of the Stakeholders Committee.

And any amendments to Adirondack Park land - use regulation require passage through two rounds of both Senate and Assembly plus approval in a general state - wide election.

The case, filed by President of PFN, Professor (Rev) Femi Ehinmidu, through the Counsel of PFN, Sunday Akani, joined Kaduna State House of Assembly and Attorney General of the state.

In the last 2 years, the MCFA has gone through an intensive, exciting, and promising series of developments with the establishment of national groups in virtually all member countries of the EU and the election of an administrative board during the first Annual General Assembly in November 1998.

These bodies — the International Bioethics Commission (IBC) and the World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology (COMEST)-- advise member states» governments through UNESCO's Executive Board and General Assembly, as well as various intergovernmental organisations that use UNESCO as a discussion forum.

The IOI works through the UN General Assembly as an ECOSOC accredited observer and advisor to the membership and organisations, as well as through relevant UN Conferences.

Current through the 131st General Assembly..

Definitely, the goal is to place Youth Employment on the GLOBAL AGENDA FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT POST 2015 through the declaration by the United Nations General Assembly of the YOUTH EMPLOYMENT DECADE 2016 - 2025.

KMM: As 2014 marks the 30th anniversary of the Declaration on the Rights of People to Peace, as per the UN General Assembly's decision, proclaiming the sacred right to peace for everyone on our planet, it is of the utmost importance to understand that peace is an ultimate goal that begins in our minds and is reflected through our actions.

Dominguez, deputy director of policy for the Rhode Island Senate, says the research stemmed from the work in education policy she has been doing with state lawmakers at the Rhode Island General Assembly and through the National Conference of State Legislatures.

So the General Assembly's government watchdog agency recommended to legislators Monday that they pass a law barring school districts from suing when annual funding disagreements can't be settled through a joint public meeting and formal mediation.

During the 2000 General Assembly, this initiative was expanded to serve kindergarten through third - grade students.

The $ 23 billion budget deal speeding through the N.C. General Assembly this week includes a platoon of significant public school initiatives, including much - touted teacher raises, a swift ballooning of the state's funding for a private school voucher program and dramatic cut - backs for North Carolina's central K - 12 bureaucracy.

«My hope in future years is that our superintendent, in partnership with the N.C. General Assembly, will prevent adverse impacts to our students through budget cuts,» said Davis.