Sentences with phrase «transparent public process»

When charter schools close, it's via a transparent public process: A school was chronically underperforming, not living up to the conditions of its performance contract, and it has its charter revoked.
(3) Future clinical application of human germline genome editing should not proceed unless, at a minimum, there is (a) a compelling medical rationale, (b) an evidence base that supports its clinical use, (c) an ethical justification, and (d) a transparent public process to solicit and incorporate stakeholder input.

Not exact matches

The GSA should make the process public and transparent, Keogh said.
Whereas, we believe it is important that Alphabet's lobbying positions, and processes to influence public policy, are transparent.
• Calls for a transparent, public process of accountability through apologizing and restitution?
Coles is instead arguing for a more transparent system by making the methodology and process for allocating shelf space public.
What the organic livestock standard says The Organic Livestock and Poultry Production rule, commonly referred to as the Organic Animal Welfare Rule, is the result of 14 years of public and transparent work within the process established by Congress, and reflects deep engagement and input by organic stakeholders during multiple administrations, both Republican and Democrat.
The public accounts committee urged the government to employ a more «rigorous» and «transparent» comparison process between PFI and alternative funding methods.
It is in the public interest that the Brexit process is as open and transparent as possible.
In order to assure a transparent and accountable process for examining and determining the petitions, the EC assembled a Panel of Eminent Ghanaians to chair the two - day public hearing on the issue.
Open, transparent and competitive public tender processes have been introduced to precede the entering into of a petroleum agreement.
The quality of government — an elusive concept but measured here by various measures of public satisfaction — has not shown the dramatic decline that some expected, but neither has it improved significantly as expected by advocates of more responsive and transparent government processes.
President John Dramani Mahama also opined that government is working to amend the constitution to make the process of assets declaration by public officers more transparent.
Although the public has a greater role in the process since 1993, it is still widely felt that the honours system is not sufficiently transparent.
And many hoped this announcement would precede a transparent and public process on the merits of Cuomo's plan.
Among Citizens Union's proposals are: independent budgeting for JCOPE; investing in database resources and information technology; an open process of personnel selection; making internal workings public and transparent; improving the process of financial disclosure reporting by coordinating with different agencies; reducing response time to complaints; and improved guidance of grassroots lobbying to ensure ethics compliance.
Following the bid - rigging scandal involving several upstate economic development projects last fall, it is clear stronger protections on the procurement process are necessary.9 All state agencies, public authorities, and affiliates should be required to have competitive and transparent contracting processes.
«In order to assure a transparent and accountable process for examining and determining the petitions, the EC has assembled a Panel of Eminent Ghanaians to hold a two - day public hearing on the issue.
In a letter to Cuomo and Senate and Assembly leaders, the groups write that the review panel should be conducted in a transparent process and put the public interest first in conducting its work.
Our groups hope they act on this spirit by working closely with both state legislatures ---- and public stakeholders ---- in a transparent process to introduce and pass comprehensive reforms in the Port Authority's governance this session.
«The whole process is pretty transparent, they're going into some subgroups that they're not doing public notices on, but it's just an advisory group, that group doesn't have any authority so I'm not too worried about lack of transparency on it,» he said.
Any subsequent rulemaking regarding maritime commerce on the Hudson River will continue to be conducted through a transparent process of public notice and comment.»
Dennis led a national search that brought in tremendous candidates from across the country and I think he did a great job keeping the process open and transparent to the public
With regard to recent complaints by some Gardinerites that decision - making processes are not always as transparent or inclusive of public input as they might be, Zatz contends that the problems have been exaggerated.
«Time and again,» they wrote, «we have looked to the Department of City Planning to provide the proper pathways for approval in this process, and to ensure that a thorough and transparent public review would occur.»
«Since we first heard about these proposed mega-developments,» said Chin, «Borough President Brewer and I have made our demands clear: we need a real, transparent public review process.
Jamie Rogers, who serves on the board as assistant secretary, argued there should be a better, more transparent process for appointments in which both selection criteria and qualifications of appointees are made public.
The task force was charged with creating a public, transparent and collaborative process to develop a package of short -, mid - and long - term transit recommendations.
«Moreover, state officials have repeatedly promised the public a transparent and inclusive process for the new Tappan Zee Bridge.
«The Bloomberg administration has flouted the rules and regulations as it related to public notification,» she told reporters Monday, adding that, «If we can't trust and rely on the mayor's office's fair and transparent implementation of the rule - making process, we have an enormous problem as it relates to drafting legislation.»
He said this week that SUNY Polytechnic officials «followed every rule, regulation, and law at ever stage of the process and have been completely open and transparent... there are layers of state oversight, internal and external audits, pubic hearings, public board meetings, and public votes.»
First, the administration should initiate a more open, transparent and systematic public - private policy process in each major area of sustainable development.
One way to ameliorate the growing distrust in these working policies is for the administration to initiate a web - based, transparent, systematic public - private policy process.
This website's goal is to try to make sure the redistricting process and litigation over voting law is as transparent and accessible as possible to the public.
This website's goal is to try to make sure the redistricting process and litigation over voting law is as transparent and accessible as possible to the public.
To reassure a public that thinks at least half of the stimulus spending has been wasted and has recoiled at inside deals like the late and unlamented «Cornhusker kickback,» as well as states that come up empty, you'd think Duncan would be at pains to make the evaluation process as transparent and credible as possible.
In particular, they emphasize the importance of transparent and competitive processes for selecting private partners, the need for public agencies to separate the roles of purchasing and service provision, and the importance of sensible performance metrics and outcome goals.
Oakland public schools have begun to modernize the enrollment process to make it more accessible, transparent, and equitable.
Policymakers and the public must immediately engage in an open and transparent community decision - making process about the best ways to use test scores and to develop accountability systems that fully support a broader, more accurate definition of college, career, and citizenship readiness that ensures equity and access for all students.
She said it's not necessary to «do away with charter schools or do away with magnet schools» in the process, but that all public schools should be transparent and accountable.
Opportunities for engagement include collaboration through the NextGen Advisory Committee, which has resulted in industry commitments and dedication to working together and holding each other accountable; through the Equip 2020 Working Group to identify and resolve barriers to meet the January 1, 2020 FAA mandate for airlines and general aviation to equip with GPS, otherwise known as Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS - B); and community outreach to make the collaborative process of airspace redesign more transparent to airports, local, state and federal governments, community organizations, and the general public.
This website's goal is to try to make sure the redistricting process and litigation over voting law is as transparent and accessible as possible to the public.
This website's goal is to try to make sure the redistricting process and litigation over voting law is as transparent and accessible as possible to the public.
Fernández» work is on view through June 27 as part of 18th Street Arts Center's Artist Lab Residency, a three - month studio residency for which Los Angeles - based artists are invited to develop projects that make their working processes transparent for the benefit of a visiting public.
Over the course of the two - month project, AlDowayan opens this studio to the public, making transparent the materials and process of research into the frequent car accidents that take the lives of women schoolteachers in Saudi Arabia.
The commission should be delivered through transparent and accountable procurement processes, reflecting the necessity for a robust and sustainable artwork, managed to a high standard throughout and communicated via sensitive public engagement.
Obviously this is (and needs to be) a very formal and transparent process, open to the public at any stage and closely scrutinized by panels of expert scientists and relevant government employees and policy makers.
Make the process more transparent: To counter skeptics and increase confidence among policymakers and people in general, some scientists suggest making the IPCC meetings open to the public and publishing drafts of the report online so people can track the progression of the research.
While I am skeptical that the Parliamint will give much weight to the skeptical perspective, at least the submissions have all been made public, and so far, the process looks like it will be transparent, which if true will be a refreshing change.
Peter, thanks for answering my question, and I think we are in agreement on principle to both the questions: we both want open and transparent science to feed into public policy making, and we do not want personal attacks on scientists, with criticisms on the science and scientific process being acceptable and personal insults being unacceptable.
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