Sentences with phrase «voting as a duty»

Some of the abstainers buy into the social norm of voting as a duty, and / or feel the pressure of their friends and family to conform to the norm.

The greater part of the book is devoted to trying to understand the opposite and harder case: why people see voting as a duty and how we can instill that notion more effectively.

Not exact matches

Long after leaving active duty, they continue to vote, volunteer and serve their communities at a high rate, serving as the best examples of citizenship,» said John Kelly, senior vice president, Social Impact & Public Policy.

These responsibilities include: (i) fostering processes that allow the Board to function independently of management and encouraging open and effective communication between the Board and management of the Company; (ii) providing input to the Chairman on behalf of the independent Directors with respect to Board agendas; (iii) presiding at all meetings of the Board at which the Chairman is not present, as well as regularly scheduled executive sessions of independent Directors; (iv) in the case of a conflict of interest involving a Director, if appropriate, asking the conflicted Director to leave the room during discussion concerning such matter and, if appropriate, asking such Director to recuse him or herself from voting on the relevant matter; (v) communicating with the Chairman and the CEO, as appropriate, regarding meetings of the independent Directors and resources and information necessary for the Board to effectively carry out its duties and responsibilities; (vi) serving as liaison between the Chairman and the independent Directors; (vii) being available to Directors who have concerns that can not be addressed through the Chairman; (viii) having the authority to call meetings of the independent Directors; and (ix) performing other functions as may reasonably be requested by the Board or the Chairman.

In contrast, I have only been encouraged to follow my conscience and get out and VOTE... that is to say to fulfill my duty as a citizen.

As little country churches all across America denounce the black President, and tell the congregation that it is their christian duty to vote for romney.

As I recall, the pastor of a large Baptist Church in Dallas said, when endorsing Perry over Romney, that it was the «duty of Christians to vote for a Christian.»

My duty to act in love to try to secure for them justice, insofar as my voice or vote or influence extends, is not limited by the fact that my personal acquaintance extends to only a small fraction of this number.

The need to be entangled with the world's politics happens here in the States ---- and a pastor that reminds everyone that it is their duty to vote «conservatively, as the Bible teaches», or that happens to leave Left - leaning pamphlets on their desk top... each muddies the clean water of the Gospel that is for all mankind.

The only time I ever hear politics mentioned from the pulpit is about this time every year when church members are reminded of our duty as citizens of the U.S. to vote and to become informed on the issues and candidates before choosing how they will vote.

As the blessed children of the Most High, it is our duty to let the world know that terrorists don't vote,» it stated.

While I again agree with him that, as a matter of principle, «MPs will have to do their duty to vote according to conscience and vote for what's best for Britain.

Moreover, each and every member of Congress should be notified that he or she is personally liable (can be sued) for his or her own failure, or the same in conspiracy with other members, to perform what is a ministerial and constitutional duty, that is, to require and / or insist that Presidential electoral votes only be counted for candidates who are «natural born citizens» under Article II of the United States Constitution, the failure of which creates a cause of action for deprivation of claimants» constitutional rights (as allowed under the Bivens case) against employees of the Federal Government, in this case, to a lawful President and Commander in Chief, and therefore, for deprivation of adequate continuation of the United States as a Constitutional Republic.

As for regulating the «manner» of elections, the Supreme Court has interpreted this to mean «matters like notices, registration, supervision of voting, protection of voters, prevention of fraud and corrupt practices, counting of votes, duties of inspectors and canvassers, and making and publication of election returns.»

The same concern about Returning Officers wanting to delay the counting of votes has now arisen with regard to the Scottish Parliament elections taking place in May, and Labour tabled an amendment to the Scotland Bill in the Commons on Monday seeking to give Returning Officers the same duty with respect to Holyrood elections as for Westminster elections.

Whenever the Chairperson of the County Committee by reason of the Rules of the Democratic Party of the State of New York is a member of a District Committee of a political subdivision lying partly within and partly without New York County which is required to make a Party nomination for public office, he or she shall convene a meeting of the District Committee for the part of such political subdivision within New York County, to be held no later than five days before the last day provided by law for filing a certificate of such Party nomination; he or she shall consult with such District Committee and in carrying out his or her duties as a member of the District Committee for such political subdivision, he or she shall, to the extent feasible, be guided by the advice of a majority of those present and voting at the meeting of the District Committee for the part of such political subdivision within New York County.

The Speaker can not vote in a division in the House unless the numbers are equal, and then he or she has a casting vote.146 The provision for a casting vote also applies to Members deputising for or acting in the position of Speaker (that is, Deputy Speaker or Second Deputy Speaker, or another Member as Acting Speaker).147 The provision for a casting vote does not apply to members of the Speaker's panel in the Chair, unless specifically appointed by resolution of the House as Acting Speaker, as it has been considered that the standing orders providing for the nomination and duties of the members of the Speaker's panel do not fulfil the requirements of s. 36 of the Constitution, which refers to the House choosing a Member to perform the duties of an absent Speaker.148

«While the Liberal Democrats opposed this illegal and immoral war, the Tories failed in their duty as an opposition party by voting for it.»

If the Congress, within twenty - one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty - one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two - thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office.

Cuomo, as the voting was taking place, sent out a statement saying that voting for the tax overhaul is a «dereliction of duty» and that those who voted yes «should be voted out of office» and replaced with «someone who actually represents the interest of their constituents.»

If that next session of the legislature agrees with the amendment by a simple majority vote of both chambers, «it shall be the duty of the legislature to submit each proposed amendment or amendments to the people for approval in such manner and at such times as the legislature shall prescribe.»

It will provide you with an understanding of key security procedures required to ensure safety of election officials on election duties and equip you with skill sets that would enable you balance the imperative of securing the electoral process with the need to allow voters unfettered opportunity to come out and cast their votes without fear or intimidation as a result of the presence of security personnel.»

In a statement after Wednesday's resignations, Corbyn said: «MPs have a duty to represent their constituents as well as their party, and I understand the difficulties that MPs for constituencies which voted remain have in relation to the European Union withdrawal bill.»

«MPs have a duty to represent their constituents as well as their party, and I understand the difficulties that MPs for constituencies which voted Remain have in relation to the European Union withdrawal Bill.

For example, with regard to attendance and turnover rates, the size of the payroll vote impacts negatively upon the level of electoral competition for chair positions and membership, and select committee work is often incompatible with other parliamentary duties such as constituency case work, scrutiny of legislation and contributing to debates.

But unity was the theme at a «convention» on Britain's post-referendum future, with pleas for unity in the general election.Anthony Grayling, the Oxford philosopher, said it was vital that «as many votes as possible are cast for anti-Brexit candidates» and Nick Clegg, the former Lib Dem leader, said politicians were «duty - bound to work together».

Cuomo, as the voting was taking place, sent out a statement saying that voting yes for the tax overhaul is a «dereliction of duty» and that the Congress members who voted yes «should be voted out of office» and replaced with «someone who actually represents the interest of their constituents.»

In addition, the changes to stamp duty last week and pensions next year create huge tax uncertainties as well, recklessly populist tax cuts in the pursuit of votes.

If the Congress, within twenty - one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty - one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two - thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office.

In fact, I consider buying this leather purse as kind of my patriotic duty; sort of like voting!

As Stephen Knack, now a senior economist at the World Bank, explained in a 1992 essay, «Civic Norms, Social Sanctions, and Voter Turnout,» even people with a weak personal sense of obligation have a greater likelihood of voting in a place that is populated with duty - bound compatriots.

In fact, after accounting for the civic climate of an individual's high school, an individual's own belief that voting is a civic duty does not have an impact on voting as an adult.

All else being equal, a typical individual who attended the school with the largest percentage of students identifying voting as a component of good citizenship was 14 percentage points more likely to vote than the person who attended schools with the lowest percentage of students identifying voting as a civic duty.

In both cases, my central hypothesis is that the stronger the school's civic climate, as measured by the strength of a school's communal belief in voting, the greater the degree of electoral engagement for any of the school's individual students, regardless of their own personal sense of civic duty.

People who in 1965 attended a school where students saw voting as a civic duty were far more likely to vote 15 years later.

They do this, as Knack points out, because «someone with a low sense of civic obligation may nonetheless vote to avoid displeasing a friend or relative with a stronger sense of duty.»

2016 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn: Heavy - Duty Pickup Truck of Texas as voted on by the Texas Auto Writers Association

Such voting responsibilities will be exercised in a manner that is consistent with the general antifraud provisions of the Advisers Act, as well as Broad Run's fiduciary duties under federal and state law to act in the best interest of its clients.

As a brief overview, the Management and Board have embarked upon a failed merger that garnered virtually no support from its shareholders, and was opposed by ISS, and continued on that path until the date of the special shareholders meeting and scheduled vote, spending lavishly in a failed effort to close it; attempted to implement substantial new options to itself, a plan opposed by ISS and the shareholders, which was withdrawn; continually paid itself outrageous sums of the shareholders money over the past three years; rejected highly qualified outside board members with deep, broad healthcare company experience supported by its shareholders; held many Board and Committee meetings with nothing to show for it; formed a new Strategic Transactions Committee that is highly paid but that has produced no deals for the shareholders to consider or for any outside valuation experts to formally review; spent lavishly on accountants, auditors and counsel; failed to successfully hire any outside professional negotiators and finally extinguish or remove the outstanding lease obligations; distributed no cash to the shareholders despite holding excess amounts; formed no special purpose entity to hold any royalty and milestone rights and payments for the benefit of its shareholders; and thus generally failed in its fiduciary duties to shareholders.

(c) The Secretary shall have charge of the general correspondence of the Club, notify members of meetings and elections, notify new members of their election to membership, keep a roll of the members of the Club with their addresses, keep a record of all meetings of the Club and of the Board, of all votes taken by 1st class mail or email and of all matters of which a record shall be ordered by the Club or records as prescribed by these Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation and carry out such other duties as are prescribed in these Bylaws.

(d) The Recording Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings of the Club and of the Board, and of all votes taken by mail, of all matters of which a record shall by ordered by the Club, and keep a roll of the members of the Club with their addresses and carry out such other duties as are prescribed in these by - laws.

(g) The Website Editor shall be in charge of maintaining the clubs website and update it according to the frequency the Board of Directors deem necessary; this position will be appointed by the Board and report to the Board, but not have a voting position; the Website Editor may be a member of the Board of Directors or may be a member at large; and carry out such other duties as are prescribed in these by - laws.

(f) The Newsletter Editor shall be in charge of gathering news and information, brags and other pertinent topics to the club members including membership applications which shall be published in the next newsletter and / or other approved method of communication within 90 days of receipt; the newsletter shall be published at least quarterly (Jan, April, Jul and Oct) and will be submitted to the membership by mail or other approved method of communication and posted to the Club Website; this position will be appointed by the Board and report to the Board, but not have a voting position; the Newsletter Editor may be a member of the Board of Directors or may be a member at large; and carry out such other duties as are prescribed in these by - laws.

(d) The Recording Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings of the Club and of the Board; and of all matters of which a record shall be ordered by the Club; and all votes taken by mail or approved method of communication; when a new member is approved provide information to all necessary parties including Website Editor; ARPC List Moderator & Newsletter Editor; welcome new members after membership is granted via approved method of communication; carry out such other duties as are prescribed by these bylaws.

As of now the community has voted over three million times for games to be given the backwards compatibility treatment - with Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 still sitting at the top of the voting, just ahead of Red Dead Redemption.

I call criticizing elected officials whom I did or did not vote for my right — if not duty — as a citizen.

The union is exclusive bargaining agent for all members of the bargaining unit and has representational duties — such as in collective bargaining, the grievance process, workforce adjustments, prosecuting complaints, and conducting strike votes.

As I continue to track the states that have adopted the ethical duty of technology competence, I have learned that the Vermont Professional Responsibility Board yesterday voted to recommend that the Vermont Supreme Court adopt the language in Comment 8 to ABA Model Rule 1.1.

As a recent and unfortunate example, we recently observed a number of lawyers, i.e. the five Conservative federal MPs who are lawyers in Ontario, along with Liberal MP Gagan Sikand, fail in their duty to promote equality, diversity and inclusiveness in their public life by voting against or abstaining from voting in favour of M - 103, a a non-binding parliamentary motion condemning Islamophobia and religious discrimination, thereby undermining public trust and confidence in the legal profession.

For example, LSUC ignores the problem and its duties as set out in s. 4.2 of the (Ontario) Law Society Act, while «fast - tracking» the Alternative Business Structures issue (ABS issue) to the quick creation of: (1) an ABS Committee (2) a (biased) ABS Discussion Paper written by the Committee; (3) the online publication of the responses thus obtained; (4) the online publication of a summary of those responses — all done by the work of those self - interested benchers who have campaigned hard to have ABSs made legal; and (5) a proposed vote in 2016 to determine the law society's position as to making ABSs legal.