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British politics over a sustained period Best Use of Evidence – Politician (In partnership with the Alliance for Useful Evidence); Submission Deadline is Fri 14 July. An award for an individual politician, active in any UK legislature since December 2016, who has made and defended a policy decision clearly based on what the body of evidence demonstrates is the best course of action Any PSA Member Members of the Alliance for Useful Evidence Network PSA Annual Awards Jury Members of the UK Parliament (House of Commons or House of Lords) Members of the devolved UK institutions (Scottish Parliament, National Assembly for Wales, and the Northern Ireland Assembly Campaign/Campaigner of the Year An award for an individual or group instrumental in developing or orchestrating an effective campaign at a local or national level over a sustained period Any PSA Member PSA Annual Awards Jury Any UK-based individual or group Journalist of the Year An award made to an individual journalist who has made a significant contribution to the analysis and understanding of politics (since December 2016) Any PSA Member PSA Annual Awards Jury UK-based journalists (including reporters, editors, feature writers, columnists, commentators, and interviewers) working in print and online news platforms Broadcaster of the Year An award made to an individual broadcaster who has made a significant contribution to the analysis and understanding of politics (since December 2016) UK-based broadcast journalists (including reporters, presenters, editors and interviewers) working across TV, radio and online news platforms Contribution to the Arts and Culture An award for an individual that has made an outstanding contribution to help the public better understand and interpret politics. Arts and Culture is broadly defined, including: visual and Any PSA Member PSA Annual Awards Jury No restrictions
(New Annual Award from 2017); Submission Deadline is Fri 14 July. and/or wider society for the ‘public good’ Eligibility period extended in cases of career interruptions International Recognition Award An award for a public intellectual, politician or organisation who has made a significant contribution to the study and/or public understanding of politics, democracy, human rights and governance over a sustained period Any PSA Member PSA Annual Awards Jury Open to any non-UK based individuals or organisations
performing arts; comedy and satire; TV, radio and film; literature (since December 2016) Political Image of the Year This is an award for a photographer/photojournalist that has captured an issue, event or individual(s) of political importance in a skilful and visually striking, evocative or humorous way (since December 2016) Any PSA Member Shortlisted nominations displayed at PSA Awards Dinner (5th December, Church House) and winner chosen by guest vote Eligible entries should have been published by national or regional newspapers (print and online), magazines, and online news publications Please provide a link/copy of the nominated image and photographer details if available Cartoons are excluded Sir Isaiah Berlin Prize This annual award is for an academic who can demonstrate a lifetime contribution to the study and understanding of politics Any PSA Member PSA Annual Awards Jury No restrictions Political Studies Communicator This award is for an academic who has demonstrated excellence in conveying political ideas, issues, and research to audiences (including politicians, civil servants, business and industry, third sector organisations and the general public) via media outlets, open lectures/seminars, policy Any PSA Member Open to UK-based academics teaching at a UK HEI
PRIZE AWARDED FOR NOMINATION RULES JUDGING RULES ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA NOMINATIONS WITH SUPPORTING RATIONALE Politician of the Year An award for a domestic politician who has made a significant impact (since December 2017) Any PSA Member PSA Annual Awards Jury Any person elected for political office in the UK can be considered Parliamentarian of the Year An award for a domestic politician who has made an effective contribution in either the UK Parliament or devolved institutions (since December 2017) Any PSA Member PSA Annual Awards Jury Members of the UK Parliament (House of Commons or House of Lords); Members of the devolved UK institutions (Scottish Parliament, National Assembly for Wales, and the Northern Ireland Assembly) This might be in their role as a representative, member of the frontbenches, backbenches, or a Parliamentary body (e.g. as a select committee chair/member), and in their relations with constituents and/or the wider public Lifetime Achievement in Politics An award for a politician who has played an active and influential role and made a significant contribution to British politics over a sustained period Any PSA Member PSA Annual Awards Jury Any person who has been elected for political office in the UK can be nominated Best Use of Evidence – Politician (In partnership with the Alliance for Useful Evidence) An award for an individual politician, active in any UK legislature since December 2016, who has made and Any PSA Member Members of the Alliance PSA Annual Awards Jury (following advice from Members of the UK Parliament (House of Commons or House of Lords)
decision clearly based on what a body of evidence demonstrates is the best course of action. for Useful Evidence from the Alliance to help inform their deliberations) Members of the devolved UK institutions (Scottish Parliament, National Assembly for Wales, and the Northern Ireland Assembly) UK Local Government Councillors Police and Crime Commissioners (England and Wales) Elected Mayors (England and Wales) Campaign/Campaigner of the Year An award for an individual or group instrumental in developing or orchestrating an effective campaign at a local or national level over a sustained period Any PSA Member PSA Annual Awards Jury Any UK-based individual or group Journalist of the Year An award made to an individual journalist who has made a significant contribution to the analysis and understanding of politics (since December 2017) Any PSA Member PSA Annual Awards Jury UK-based journalists (including reporters, editors, feature writers, columnists, commentators, and interviewers) working in print and online news platforms Broadcaster of the Year An award made to an individual broadcaster who has made a significant contribution to the analysis and understanding of politics (since December 2017) UK-based broadcast journalists (including reporters, presenters, editors and interviewers) working across TV, radio and online news platforms Contribution to the Arts and Culture An award for an individual that has made an outstanding contribution to help the public better understand and interpret politics. Arts and Culture is broadly defined, including: visual and Any PSA Member PSA Annual Awards Jury No restrictions
Graphic Organizer Expectations: What do you notice? Be specific (list 3 ideas at least) What do you know? Be specific (list 3 ideas at least) What reasons are given to go? Is the advertisement successful in convincing? Why or why not? What questions do you have? (list 2 at least) De-Brief Discussion: Go through each of the 5 advertisements. Volunteer students will share what they discovered in the notice and know categories in addition to reasons that may be evident on the advertisement and whether or not they thought that the advertisement was successful in convincing its audience. Questions may be discussed and answered at this time. (optional) Talk and Turn Discussion Questions: What effects did these advertisements cause between the years of 1607-1612? How are these advertisements similar and different from one another? How are these advertisements similar and different from the way modern-day advertisements (TV, newspaper, Facebook, etc.) try to persuade their audience’s to buy something, get involved, sign up, etc.? What realities were left out about the conditions in Jamestown? What changes might you have made to make these advertisements more convincing or compelling?
To evidence the parties’ agreement to this Agreement, they have executed and delivered it as of the date(s) below with the intention that it shall be effective and accurate as of the date set forth in the preamble. Contractor By: Insert Contractor's Name Date University of North Carolina School of the Arts Foundation By: Cindy Liberty, Director Date Last Revision: October 21, 2013 Please return the signed Agreement prior to the rendering of Services, as unauthorized services are not guaranteed payment. Return to: Insert Return Name Insert Department Name University of North Carolina School of the Arts 1533 South Main Street Winston-Salem, NC 27127
A54. Documentation of oral communication may include a copy of minutes prepared by the entity retained as part of the audit documentation where those minutes are an appropriate record of the communication. Appendix 1 (Ref: Para. 3) Specific Requirements in PSQC 1 and Other PSAs that Refer to Communications with Those Charged With Governance This appendix identifies paragraphs in PSQC 1 and other PSAs that require communication of specific matters with those charged with governance. The list is not a substitute for considering the requirements and related application and other explanatory material in PSAs. PSQC 1, Quality Control for Firms that Perform Audits and Reviews of Financial Statements, and Other Assurance and Related Services Engagements – paragraph 30(a) PSA 240, The Auditor’s Responsibilities Relating to Fraud in an Audit of Financial Statements – paragraphs 21, 38(c)(i) and 40-42 PSA 250, Consideration of Laws and Regulations in an Audit of Financial Statements – paragraphs 14, 19 and 22–24 PSA 265, Communicating Deficiencies in Internal Control to Those Charged with Governance and Management – paragraph 9 PSA 450, Evaluation of Misstatements Identified during the Audit – paragraphs 12-13 PSA 505, External Confirmations – paragraph 9 PSA 510, Initial Audit Engagements―Opening Balances – paragraph 7 PSA 550, Related Parties – paragraph 27 PSA 560, Subsequent Events – paragraphs 7(b)-(c), 10(a), 13(b), 14(a) and 17 PSA 570 (Revised), Going Concern – paragraph 25 PSA 600, Special Considerations―Audits of Group Financial Statements (Including the Work of Component Auditors) – paragraph 49 PSA 610 (Revised), Using the Work of Internal Auditors – paragraph 18; PSA 610 (Revised 2013), Using the Work of Internal Auditors – paragraphs 20 and 31 PSA 700 (Revised), Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements – paragraph 45 PSA 701, Communicating Key Audit Matters in the Independent Auditor’s Report – paragraph 17 PSA 705 (Revised), Modifications to the Opinion in the Independent Auditor’s Report – paragraphs 12, 14, 23 and 30
reason, most financial reporting frameworks that require an explicit management assessment specify the period for which management is required to take into account all available information. The size and complexity of the entity, the nature and condition of its business and the degree to which it is affected by external factors affect the judgment regarding the outcome of events or conditions. Any judgment about the future is based on information available at the time at which the judgment is made. Subsequent events may result in outcomes that are inconsistent with judgments that were reasonable at the time they were made. Responsibilities of the Auditor The auditor’s responsibilities are to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding, and conclude on, the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements, and to conclude, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. These responsibilities exist even if the financial reporting framework used in the preparation of the financial statements does not include an explicit requirement for management to make a specific assessment of the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. However, as described in PSA 200, the potential effects of inherent limitations on the auditor’s ability to detect material misstatements are greater for future events or conditions that may cause an entity to cease to continue as a going concern. The auditor cannot predict such future events or conditions. Accordingly, the absence of any reference to a material uncertainty about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern in an auditor’s report cannot be viewed as a guarantee as to the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Effective Date This PSA is effective for audits of financial statements for periods ending on or after December 15, 2016. Objectives The objectives of the auditor are: To obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding, and conclude on, the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements; To conclude, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern; and To report in accordance with this PSA. Requirements Risk Assessment Procedures and Related Activities When performing risk assessment procedures as required by PSA 315 (Revised), the auditor shall consider whether events or conditions exist that may cast significant doubt on the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. In so doing, the auditor shall determine whether management has
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION CITATION : 2018 WAIRC 00778 CORAM : PUBLIC SERVICE ARBITRATOR T HEARD : 4 2018 DELIVERED : WEDNESDAY, 3 2018 FILE NO. : PSA 94 OF 2013, PSA 95 2013, PSA 96 2013 PSA 97 2013 BETWEEN : Applicants AND 1927 Respondent CatchWords : Public Service Arbitrator – Industrial law (WA) – Claim for reclassification – ECG Recordists – Additional skills, duties and responsibilities – Whether there has been a significant increase in work value Legislation : Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) s 80E(2) Result : Applications dismissed : C : J Case(s) referred to in reasons: The Minister for Health in his Incorporated Capacity Under s. 7 of the Hospitals and Health Services Act 1927 (WA) as the Hospitals Formerly Comprised in the Metropolitan Health Service Board v The Health Services Union of Western Australia (Union of Workers) [2013] WAIRC 00836; (2013) 93 WAIG 1565
3) Ethnic Origin (please ‘x’ one box): I would describe my ethnic origin as: × Ref. White British WB Irish WI Gypsy or IrishTraveller G Any other white background * WO Mixed White and Black Caribbean MC White and Black African MB White and Asian MA Any other mixed background * MO Asian or Asian British Indian I Pakistani P Bangladeshi B Chinese C Any other Asian background * AO Black or Black British Caribbean BC African BA Any other Black background * BO Other ethnic group Arab A Any other ethnic group OE 4) Do you consider yourself to have a disability? YES/NO (please delete as appropriate) Thank you for completing this form.
Double click on the Produce Safety Alliance Image to open the complete document or start using the templates on the following pages. Qualified Exemption Review Template Name and address of farm: Date: _______________ Sales receipts or records reflecting total food sales over the previous 3 years: Year 1 (Sales year: __________) $____________________ Year 2 (Sales year: __________) $____________________ Year 3 (Sales year: __________) $____________________ Average total food sales $____________________ Total food sales to qualified end users (E.g. consumers, or grocery stores and restaurants within 275 miles or within the same state or Indian reservation) $_____________________ $__________ ÷ $ __________ x 100 =__________% Sales to qualified end users Average sales Percent sales to qualified end users
10/11/16 10:30 AM Dump Tank cleaned and sanitized See Dump Tank Cleaning and Sanitizing SOP (drained tank, washed with detergent, rinsed, sanitized with 150 ppm NaOCl) EAB Reviewed by: Title: Date:
PSA Grower Training Course Agenda <Month – Date – Year> <Time> <Location> <Sponsors/Hosts> 7:30 AM Registration and Refreshments 8:00 AM Welcome, Introductions, and Course Expectations 8:30 AM Module 1: Introduction to Produce Safety 9:30 AM Module 2: Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training 10:30 AM Break 10:45 AM Module 3: Soil Amendments 11:30 AM Module 4: Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use 12:15 PM Lunch 1:00 PM Module 5: Agricultural Water – Part I: Production Water 2:00 PM Module 5: Agricultural Water – Part 2: Postharvest Water 2:45 PM Break 3:00 PM Module 6: Postharvest Handling and Sanitation 4:00 PM Module 7: How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan 4:45 PM Final Questions, Closing Statements and Evaluations 5:00 PM Adjourn
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: DATE, 2010 YOUR NAME AND NUMBER TRAFFIC SAFETY RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT SCRIPTS Seat Belts Are you buckled up? You better be. Officers can stop and ticket unbelted drivers or passengers. Keep yourself, friends and family safe — speak up and insist everyone is belted. In a crash, an unbelted person can slam into and injure others in the vehicle. Remember to wear your belt low and snug across the hips, and never tuck the belt under your arm or behind your back. A life-saving message from the [YOUR AGENCY] and [STATION]. Child Passenger Safety Is your child properly secured in a child safety seat? Minnesota law requires kids to be in a car seat until they are age 8 or 4 feet 9 inches tall — whichever comes first. Kids should be in booster seats starting around age 4. Boosters help seat belts fit kids correctly. Make sure your child is in the right seat and that the seat is correctly installed — visit: buckle up kids dot dps dot mn dot gov. A life-saving message from [YOUR AGENCY] and [STATION]
Two Roads Diverge in a Wood: Indifference to the Difference Between ‘Diversity’ and ‘Heterogeneity’ Should Be Resisted on Epistemic and Moral Grounds Anat Kolumbus*, Ayelet Shavit* and Aaron M. Ellison ,,, Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference from The Road Not Taken, by Robert Frost (1916) Abstract: We argue that a conceptual tension exists between “diversity” and “heterogeneity” and that glossing over their differences has practical, moral, and epistemic costs. We examine how these terms are used in ecology and the social sciences; articulate a deeper linguistic intuition; and test it with the Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA). The results reveal that ‘diversity’ and ‘heterogeneity’ have conflicting rather than interchangeable meanings: heterogeneity implies a collective entity that interactively integrates different entities, whereas diversity implies divergence, not integration. Consequently, striving for diversity alone may increase social injustice and reduce epistemic outcomes of academic institutions and governance structures. * Equal main contributors.
Developer’s Agent/Consultant: Address: Postcode: Contact Name: Telephone: Email: Is there an s106 for this development? Is OCC party to this agreement? Are there any Section 106 obligations relating to the construction of The Highway Works? Condition No. Text Has a separate section 278 agreement or section 184 license been applied for? Yes/ No A cheque made payable to OCC for £1,500 (must be supplied with this application) Yes / No Estimated cost of works including utility diversions £ OCC inspection and monitoring fees are 9% of the cost of works – the £1,500 requested above is deducted from the 9% and is not additional. Please note – a legal cost undertaking will be required for the agreement; this is in addition to the inspection fees identified above.
APPEAL AGAINST THE DECISION TO TERMINATE EMPLOYMENT ON 20 JUNE 2017 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION CITATION : 2018 WAIRC 00720 CORAM : PUBLIC SERVICE APPEAL BOARD S J CHAIRMAN MR N CINQUINA - BOARD MEMBER MS B CONWAY - BOARD MEMBER HEARD : 29 2017, 1 2018, 20 2017, 26 2018 DELIVERED : 29 2018 FILE NO. : PSAB 11 OF 2017 BETWEEN : Appellant AND Respondent Catchwords : Industrial Law (WA) – Appeal against decision of the respondent to terminate employment – Whether the appellant committed a serious offence – Consideration of appellant’s criminal conviction in this appeal – Whether the respondent waived the appellant’s misconduct by continuing employment – Whether the appellant was afforded procedural fairness – Whether dismissal was proportionate in the circumstances – Principles applied – Appellant committed a serious offence – Respondent entitled to terminate appellant’s employment – Appeal dismissed.
Legislation : Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (WA) s 440A Public Sector Management Act 1994 (WA) ss 58(4), 59(1), 80, 80A, 80I, 92(1) Sentencing Act 1995 (WA) ss 9AA, 11 Result : Appeal dismissed Counsel: : G : T Solicitors: : : Case(s) referred to in reasons: Bennett v The State of Western Australia [2012] WASCA 70 Gaudet v the Department of Corrective Services [2013] WAIRC 00032; 93 WAIG 279 Harvey v Department of Corrective Services [2017] WAIRC 00728; 97 WAIG 1525 Hollington v F Hewthorn and Co Ltd [1943] KB 587 Jorgensen v News Media (Auckland) Ltd [1969] NZLR 961 Kioa v West [1985] HCA 81 Mickleberg v Director of Perth Mint (1986) WAR 365 Plaintiff S10/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2012] HCA 31
APPEAL AGAINST THE DISCIPLINARY DECISION AND PENALTY GIVEN ON 27 JULY 2017 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION CITATION : 2017 WAIRC 00986 CORAM : PUBLIC SERVICE APPEAL BOARD S J CHAIRMAN MR G SUTHERLAND - BOARD MEMBER MS C THEOBALD- BOARD MEMBER HEARD : 4 2017; WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS 26 OCTOBER 2017 DELIVERED : 6 2017 FILE NO. : PSAB 14 OF 2017 BETWEEN : Appellant AND Respondent Catchwords : Industrial Law (WA) - Preliminary issue - Whether s 143A of the Road Traffic (Administration) Act 2008 provides a complete statutory defence to disciplinary action in employment - Principles applied - Defence to disciplinary matters not afforded Legislation : Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) Public Sector Management Act 1994 (WA) Road Traffic (Administration) Act 2008 (WA)
Road Traffic (Authorisation to Drive) Act 2008 (WA) Result : Preliminary application dismissed Counsel: : J : S Case(s) referred to in reasons: Commissioner of Taxation v Day (2008) 236 CLR 163 R v White; Ex parte Byrnes (1963) 109 CLR 665 Case(s) also cited: IPEC (2016) WAIRC 00718 (2015) 95 WAIG 1620 Reasons for Decision The substantive matter in this appeal is a claim by the appellant that its member Mr McCormack have a reprimand and improvement action, which were imposed on him by disciplinary action, quashed. The disciplinary action and penalties imposed, arose out of conduct by Mr McCormack in relation to the use of the respondent’s TRELIS motor vehicle and driver information database. The allegations related to his alleged personal use of the database and his use of it for a colleague and his daughter, in a manner that contravened the respondent’s policies and procedures governing access to and use of this information. A preliminary issue has arisen between the parties. That issue relates to the effect of s 143A of the Road Traffic (Administration) Act 2008 (WA). The appellant maintained during the disciplinary investigation and maintains on this appeal, that s 143A of the RTA Act provided a statutory defence to the actions of
APPEAL AGAINST THE DECISION TO TERMINATE EMPLOYMENT ON 6 JULY 2017 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION CITATION : 2017 WAIRC 00929 CORAM : PUBLIC SERVICE APPEAL BOARD S J CHAIRMAN MR G SUTHERLAND - BOARD MEMBER MS S KANNIS - BOARD MEMBER HEARD : 1 2017 DELIVERED : 9 2017 FILE NO. : PSAB 19 OF 2017 BETWEEN : Appellant AND & Respondent Catchwords : Industrial Law (WA) - Public Service Appeal Board - Termination of employment - Harsh, oppressive or unfair dismissal - Whether application should be accepted out of time - Principles applied - Appeal dismissed Legislation : Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) Industrial Relations Commission Regulations 2005 (WA) Public Sector Management Act 1994 (WA) Result : Appeal dismissed
You didn’t see her?No, not during this incident. Where is her office?Next to Wing A where it says, “Staff office”. Um So in effect if she was in her office she would be within metres of Mr D, Mr Collier and Mr Brown?Yep, if she was in there yeah. On 20 September 2015 sorry, I withdraw that. Do you recall that the incident with the spray bottle and Mr D occurred on 20 September 2015?I can’t remember the exact date. I know it was in On 20 September 2015 you were on probation, yes?Yep. And you had a mortgage?Yes. You didn’t want to be a witness in this case, did you?I didn’t want to be involved. Is that a no?If I could of not been involved then I wouldn’t have been. Do you know that the Commissioner of your Department isn’t going to give evidence?Sorry? Do you know that the Commissioner of your Department isn’t going to give evidence?No, I don’t know what you mean. And you spoke to - I think you’ve confirmed you did speak to Mr Stitt?Yep. And do you know that Mr Stitt is not going to give evidence?Mm, okay. I didn’t know. You don’t know?No. And you spoke to Mr Beard and Mr Kelly?Yeah. And you know that they’re not going to give evidence?No. And did you know that Mr D wasn’t going to give evidence?He did give evidence. No, in this hearing?Oh, no. You didn’t want to be the star witness when Mr Brown spoke to you on 14 October last year, did you?I just didn’t want to be part of it. It’s a yes or no. You didn’t want to be a star witness when he spoke to you in October last year, did you?No. At that point the Public Service Appeal Board communicated that it wanted Exhibit 8 to be transcribed before the matter proceeded further and counsel for the respondent said this could
APPEAL AGAINST THE DECISION TO TAKE DISCIPLINARY ACTION ON 26 FEBRUARY 2018 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION CITATION : 2018 WAIRC 00667 CORAM : PUBLIC SERVICE APPEAL BOARD S J CHAIRMAN MR G SUTHERLAND - BOARD MEMBER MS J HILLS-WRIGHT - BOARD MEMBER HEARD : 5 2018 DELIVERED : 27 2018 FILE NO. : PSAB 6 OF 2018 BETWEEN : Appellant AND Respondent Catchwords : Industrial Law (WA) – Appeal against decision of the respondent to take disciplinary action – Whether the applicant’s failure to complete improvement actions on time constituted disregarding a lawful and reasonable direction of the respondent – Impact of applicant’s significant mitigating circumstances – Principles applied – Applicant committed breach of discipline – Penalty imposed harsh in the circumstances – Penalty adjusted - Appeal upheld and order issued Legislation : Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) Public Sector Management Act 1994 (WA) ss 80(a), 80A(b)
Public Service and Government Officers CSA General Agreement 2017 Result : Appeal upheld. Order issued. : D S : S A Case(s) referred to in reasons: Titileus v Public Service Appeal Board and Ors [1999] WASCA 19 Case(s) also cited: Baron v George Western Foods Ltd (1984) 64 WAIG 590 Byrne v Australian Airlines Limited (1995) 131 ALR 422 State Government Insurance Commission v Johnson (1997) 77 WAIG 2169 Titelius v Ministry of Justice, 1997 WAIRC 12136 Reasons for Decision Background The appellant Ms Brennan has been employed by the respondent, the Department of Transport, since early 2011. Ms Brennan’s most recent position, leading up to the circumstances giving rise to this appeal, was a Senior Regional Officer at the Department’s Karratha office, a level 4 position covered by the Public Service and Government Officers CSA General Agreement 2017. Two incidents occurred involving Ms Brennan, one in February and the other in May 2017, in relation to the home garaging of departmental vehicles. By letter of 5 September 2017, the Department informed Ms Brennan that allegations of breaches of discipline had been made out. Later, by letter of 19 October 2017, the Department imposed disciplinary action against Ms Brennan by way of a reprimand and additionally, required Ms Brennan to undertake improvement action. The improvement action that the Department required Ms Brennan to undertake was:
Martin Fedec v The Minister for Corrective Services [2017] WAIRC 00828; (2017) 97 WAIG 1595 McCourt v Cranston [2012] WASCA 60 Pacific Carriers Ltd v BNP Paribas [2004] HCA 35; (2004) 218 CLR 451 Peninsula Group Ltd v Kintsu Co Ltd (1988) 44 NSWLR 534 Primewest (Mandurah) Pty Ltd v Ryom Pty Ltd [2014] WASCA 28 Red Hill Iron Ltd v API Management Pty Ltd [2012] WASC 323 Re Harrison; Ex parte Hames [2015] WASC 247 Toll (FGCT) Pty Ltd v Alphapharm Pty Ltd [2004] HCA 52; (2004) 219 CLR 165 Case(s) also cited: Robe River Iron Associates v Amalgamated Metal Workers’ and Shipwrights’ Union (1987) 67 WAIG 1097
The issue in dispute It was common ground between the parties that the question to be determined in these proceedings is whether the Commissioner of Police was correct to act as it did by directing Ms Richardson to proceed on unpaid personal leave, having regard to the relevant provisions of the Agreement, the Commissioner of Police’s policies and the terms of AI 601. Consideration The Agreement The first point to be considered is whether the terms of the Agreement in relation to personal leave supported the Commissioner of Police’s decision in relation to Ms Richardson. This is relevant because as noted above, on 22 December 2017 the Commissioner of Police, by letter from Senior Sergeant Hoath of the Forensic Fingerprint Bureau, informed Ms Richardson that based on advice from the Commissioner of Police’s human resources staff, Ms Richardson, due to the health risks of her remaining in the workplace, was “to be placed on personal (sick) leave effective immediately”. Ms Richardson was directed not to attend work, unless informed otherwise. The letter from Senior Sergeant Hoath went on to say “You remain able to access any relevant leave entitlements available to you in line with [sic] the Public Service and Government Officers CSA General Agreement 2017 and the Public Service Award 1992 …” As Ms Richardson did not have any paid leave available, she was effectively on unpaid leave from 22 December 2017. The Agreement deals with sick leave entitlements in the personal leave clause. It is contained in Part 5: Leave, and is a lengthy clause. This clause replaced the Short Leave, Carers’ Leave and Sick Leave provisions of the Award, and combined them into one entitlement as “Personal Leave”. Each year an employee receives personal leave “credits”. Relevantly for present purposes, is that part of the clause headed “Application for Personal Leave” which is in the following terms: 22.24 Reasonable and legitimate requests for personal leave will be approved subject to available credits. Subject to clause 22.8 the Employer may grant personal leave in the following circumstances: (a) where the Employee is ill or injured; (b) to provide care or support to a member of the Employee's family or household who requires care or support because of an illness or injury to the member; or an unexpected emergency affecting the member;
BIBLE DISCUSSION GROUP STUDY QUESTIONS In preparation for Sunday, December 18, 2016 Passage: Psalm 110:1-7 Memory Passage: Psalm 110:1-4 DAY 1 – ASK FOR INSIGHT READ THE PASSAGE Read Psalm 110:1-7 & Mark 12:35-37. In Mark 12, when Jesus said, “How can the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David,” what was He implying that the scribes thought of the Messiah? According to Jesus, (1) who wrote Psalm 110:1, (2) under what authority did He speak, and (3) why is this important? According to Jesus, what is the status of the “my (i.e. David’s) Lord,” and why does this fact prove the scribes wrong? In Psalm 110:1, to whom does “Lord” (Heb. Yahweh) refer? To whom does “Lord” (Heb. Adoni) refer? DAY 2 – ASK FOR INSIGHT READ THE PASSAGE Read Psalm 110:1-7. What do you learn about Yahweh’s plans from the two verses that contain His words (vs. 1 & 4b)? When did/does Jesus “sit at (Yahweh’s) right hand?” The Hebrew is a bit difficult in v. 3, resulting in various translations, but using your translation explain the extent and nature of the Kingship they describe. How does Jesus’ reign fulfill this description found in vs. 2-3? DAY 3 – ASK FOR INSIGHT READ THE PASSAGE Read Gen. 14:17-20 & Heb. 7:1-10. Hebrews 7:1-10 is a brief commentary on the meaning of Genesis 14:17-20. What does Melchizedek’s name mean, what 2 offices does he hold (vs. 1-2), and why does this remind us of the promised Messiah (cf. Is. 9:6-7, Jer. 33:15-16, et. al.)? Notice Melchizedek has no genealogy in Genesis (something very rare!). Why is this important according to Heb. 7:3? How did Levi pay tithes through Abraham when he was not yet born (vs. 9-10), and what is the significance of this fact?
this task (i.e. living in such a way that those around you see God’s glory and the nations are brought to salvation)? How might our church strengthen our commitment to this Great Commission task? DAY 5 – ASK FOR INSIGHT READ THE PASSAGE Read Psalm 30. Over what has David been mourning, and what has God done to transform it into dancing? What other transformations do you find throughout this Psalm (I found at least 7!). To what is David referring when he says that God’s actions allow his “glory” to sing & not be silent? What kind of Psalm is this: Praise, Lament, or Thanksgiving? How do you know? How does this Psalm fit the occasion mentioned in the superscript: “A Song at the Dedication of the Temple?” Write down at least 3 more ways in which you can put this Psalm into application in your life this week (in addition to those you have already identified in earlier questions). DATE: October 2, 2016 PASSAGE: Psalm 30:1-12 Mourning into Dancing
____ SCHOOLS NON-HOMESTEAD ANNUAL ELECTION On (date), voters in the _____ School District will again be asked to approve a proposal regarding the 18 mill non-homestead property tax levy. This levy does not cover owner-occupied residences, but generally includes business, rental homes, second homes, and commercial properties. Voters in our district have approved the 18 mill non-homestead property tax renewals since the passing of Proposal A in 1993. The proposal will ask voters to again renew the 18 mill operating levy to fully fund our district, as prescribed by state law. The non-homestead levy raises close to $2 million each year and represents about 11% of the district’s budget. This allows the district to receive the full per student funding amount, currently $7,030 per student. This does not affect the millage rate for owner-occupied primary residences and is an essential portion of the State of ’s foundation grant formula for each district. If this proposal does not pass, the State of Michigan will not replace the $2 million of funding and _____ Schools will be forced to significantly reduce or cut programs, such as athletics and transportation to offset the loss. Questions? Call _____ What does “non-homestead” mean? Non-homestead represents industrial, commercial, business, rental, agricultural property and “second homes”. It DOES NOT include a family’s primary residence. Is this a new tax? NO! This original millage was approved by the voters in 1994. Voters have approved the renewal each time they have been asked since the original approval in 1994. What if the millage is voted down? The revenue generated from the 18 mills totals approximately $2 million annually, about 11% of the school district’s total budget. If this restoration millage does not pass, the State will not replace the funding and Imlay City Community Schools will be forced to reduce or cut programs to offset the loss. Where and when do I vote? The election will be held on (date) at your regular voting precinct. The polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Who can vote in the election? All registered voters who reside in the _____ School District are eligible to vote. EVERY VOTE COUNTS… We’re Counting on You!
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The Regional Advisory Council is working to identify estimated costs for the baseline level of service and capabilities for PSAP’s in the Commonwealth. The following are the standard capability areas that we are currently looking at. We ask that you take this short survey to help us have a better understanding of the gap between the current systems and NG 9-1-1. PSAP Name: Please enter the total amount that your PSAP spent during FY16 in the following areas: Personnel: Salaries: All employees that are working full time within your agency that are either operating the 9-1-1 system or providing direct support to ensuring the 9-1-1 system continues to run. Benefits removed based on feedback from Dorothy. Professional Services: To include but not limited to procurement assistance, system integration/implementation support, system design and planning, information technology, PSAP operational policy development, fund management and program management. Pre-employment Costs: Recruitment, hiring and screening of new hire candidates, including physicals and other required tests. Training/Travel: Training courses and associated travel costs (transportation/lodging/meals) that are directly related to providing 9-1-1 services. Do you have dedicated IT and GIS staff assigned to your PSAP? If yes how many? Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) CAD Hardware/Software/Workstations: CAD server hardware, software, peripherals (including printers, monitors, keyboards, and mouse), and workstations to support processing of CAD events from initial call entry to final disposition. Software includes CAD modules, interfaces (e.g., paging, CAD-to-CAD, etc.), cybersecurity, etc. CAD Maintenance: Costs for annual service contracts for CAD hardware/software maintenance. Call Taking Protocol/Quality Assurance: Costs for Emergency Medical/Fire/Police Dispatch (EMD/EFD/EPD) system, software, or maintenance, as well as CAD system integration. Took out MDT and RMS from CAD because PSAP grant program does not pay for these items and felt that we may be sending mixed messages by asking for that information. CALL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (CPE) CPE Hardware/Software/Workstations: CPE server hardware, software, peripherals (including printers, monitors, keyboards, and mouse), and workstations to support 911 call processing. Costs include those
ARC Audit and Risk Committee JEOC Joint Executive Oversight Committee The Board Board of Management MOU Memorandum of Understanding CAD Computer Aided Dispatch PSBA Public Safety Business Agency CCC Crime and Corruption Commission PSC Public Safety Communications CEO Chief Executive Officer PSCP Public Safety Communications Program COO Chief Operating Officer QGAir Queensland Government Air DFV Domestic and Family Violence QAS Queensland Ambulance Service DJAG Department of Justice and Attorney-General QGEA Queensland Government Enterprise Architecture DSITI Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation QFES Queensland Fire and Emergency Services ELT Executive Leadership Team QPS Queensland Police Service ESCAD Emergency Services Computer Aided Dispatch QAO Queensland Audit Office EVP Emergency Vehicle Priority The portfolio public safety portfolio FPMS Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009 RFS Rural Fire Service HRIS Human Resource Information Solution SES State Emergency Service
Compliance checklist (cont’d) Governance – risk management and accountability Risk management ARRs – section 14.1 10-11, 46 Audit committee ARRs – section 14.2 10-11 Internal audit ARRs – section 14.3 44 External Scrutiny ARRs – section 14.4 42-43 Information systems and recordkeeping ARRs – section 14.5 45 Governance – human resources Workforce planning and performance ARRs – section 15.1 47-50 Early retirement, redundancy and retrenchment Directive No. 11/12 Early Retirement, Redundancy and Retrenchment ARRs 15.2 50 Open data Statement advising publication of information ARRs – section 16 1 Consultancies ARRs – section 33.1 1 Overseas travel ARRs – section 33.2 1 Queensland Language Services Policy ARRs – section 33.3 1 Financial statements Certification of financial statements FAA – section 62 FPMS – sections 42, 43 and 50 ARRs – section 17.1 82 Independent Auditor’s Report FAA – section 62 FPMS – section 50 ARRs – section 18.2 83-85 FAA Financial Accountability Act 2009 ARR Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009 ARR Annual report requirements for Queensland Government agencies
Outcome Evaluation Meas. # Response Totals Part. pre/post mean Comp. pre/post mean Mean Diff Interpretation ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Meeting Date Subjects Discussed (i.e. competencies, CIP Code of Professional Conduct, etc. – see Mentorship Guide for prescribed topics) Action by Candidate (i.e. what will you do as a to the meeting? Mentor’s Comments (i.e. what did you take away from the meeting?) Candidate’s Comments (i.e. what did you take away from the meeting?) Examples of what to include in a meeting log: January 21, 2017 CIP Code of Professional Conduct Had question about one article in the code, discussed with mentor Public Interest Discussed the meaning of “public interest” and how it relates to day-to-day experiences Competencies Governments, Law and Policy: Discussed the different government policies that affect rural planning, as well as how legislation can affect planning decisions Competencies: Conflict Management: Discussed different approaches to conflict management for common planning issues Discussed current conflict in the workplace and how to apply those approaches to the situation Read additional materials Attend a conference Write a reflection Meet with another planner Etc. The candidate really understands the concept The candidate still struggles to make links between content and workplace examples; will need to follow up on this topic. The meeting was really helpful as I was struggling to understand a concept The meeting made me want to learn more about a different subject
Public Spending Code – A Local Government Perspective Element of PSC Action Required A Compliance with requirements at each stage of the Expenditure life cycle Notice from CE to all staff in Local Authority notifying them of their obligations to meet the requirements of the PSC. Communication from CE to any organisation/body receiving funding from LA in excess of €0.5m notifying them of their obligations to meet the requirements of the PSC and confirm this to the LA B Compliance with reporting requirements during each stage of a capital project Notices from CE at A above to include an element referring to the reporting requirements for each stage of the project. C Compliance with Quality Assurance requirements of PSC Step 1 – Project Inventory (To be assigned to Coordinator as determined by CE) As Sponsoring Authority – compile inventory of all projects (current & capital) of €0.5m or greater As Sanctioning Authority – compile inventory of all project allocations (if any) of €0.5m or greater Step 2 – Summary Information on Website Coordinator to extract projects of €10m or greater and publish any procurement element of €10m or greater for publication in the format required. Step 3 – Complete Checklists Checklist 1 – General Overview Checklists 2 – 7 required to be based on an overall supported by a sample test of projects/programmes relevant to the Checklist. Coordinator to complete Checklist 1 and based on the projects in the Project Inventory select the appropriate projects and complete Checklists 2 – 7 based on evidence provided by Project/Programme Owners within the organisation. Step 4 – In depth Check on a small number of projects Internal Audit to include this check in their Annual Audit Plan and complete and report on the check as required in the PSC. Step 5 – Summary Report for NOAC and for publishing on Website Coordinator to compile report and include all elements from Steps 1 to 4 as required by PSC.
Pentagon Sailing Club Raft-up Locations (as of 4/19/2017) Year Memorial Day Weekend Fourth of July Weekend Labor Day Weekend Columbus Day Weekend 1990 , Crab Alley Creek, Eastern Bay 1991 , off Marina, , Solomons, MD, , , 1992 , Wye , Yacht Club , , Deale, MD Eagle Cove, , , Swan Creek, Rock Hall Forked Creek, , Marina, 1993 La Trappe Creek off Galesville, , Fishing Creek, Little , Town Creek , 1994 , , Sailing Emporium, Rock Hall , South, Solomon’s Naval Recreation Area, Solomons, MD Dun Cove, , 1995 , , , Deale, MD Swan Creek, Rock Hall, , Worton Creek Spring Cove Marina, Solomons, MD Phillips Creek Little Emory Creek, , 1996 Baby Owl Cove, off Yacht Club Worton Creek Marina, Baltimore Comegy’s Bight, , Sailing Emporium, Rock Hall
2005 Drum Point, and Spa, Reed Creek, , Chestertown Marina, 2006 , Hinkley Yacht Yard, Gibson Isl. in Sailing Emporium, Rock Hall 2007 Mill Creek, BBQ), , , North, 2008 Wye , and Spa, Baby Owl Cove, off Hinkley Yacht Yard, 2009 Reed Creek, , , , 2010 Phillips Creek Little River Herrington North, Bay Emory Creek in the off the Sailing Emporium, Rock Hall 2011 Crab Alley Bay, Eastern Bay ("Hal" Raft), Drum Point, River ("Ray" Raft) and Spa, St. and Spa, , MD Campbell's Bachelor Point Yacht Company Marina, Cambridge , , MD Baby Owl Cove, off River
2012 La Trappe Creek off River Knapp’s Narrows Marina and Inn PSC 30th Anniversary Fall Flotilla 2013 , Hinkley Yacht Yard, Oxford, MD Gibson Isl. in Magothy River, Sailing Emporium, Rock Hall 2014 , , North, Corsica River off the Chester River, Henderson’s Wharf Marina, Fells Point, Baltimore 2015 Rhode River off the West River, Sailing Emporium Marina, Rock Hall Wye Island, West River, Pirates Cove Marina, Galesville 2016 Choptank River, Bachelor Point Marina, Oxford Cancelled
External scrutiny ARRs – section 14.4 17 Information systems and recordkeeping ARRs – section 14.5 18 Governance – human resources Strategic workforce planning and performance ARRs – section 15.1 20 Early retirement, redundancy and retrenchment Directive No.11/12 Early Retirement, Redundancy and Retrenchment Directive No.16/16 Early Retirement, Redundancy and Retrenchment (from 20 May 2016) ARRs – section 15.2 20 Open Data Statement advising publication of information ARRs – section 16 Inside front cover Consultancies ARRs – section 33.1 https://data.qld.gov.au Overseas travel ARRs – section 33.2 https://data.qld.gov.au Queensland Language Services Policy ARRs – section 33.3 Nil Financial statements Certification of financial statements FAA – section 62 FPMS – sections 42, 43 and 50 ARRs – section 17.1 38 Independent Auditor’s Report FAA – section 62 FPMS – section 50 ARRs – section 17.2 39 FAA Financial Accountability Act 2009 FPMS Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009 ARRs Annual report requirements for Queensland Government agencies