Articles for Elected Members

How the House speaker is elected in the US
1 week, 1 day ago

How the House speaker is elected in the US

CNN  

CNN — The 119th Congress will begin on Friday, ushering in a new era of Republican control in Washington that will start with a high-stakes leadership fight to pick the next House speaker. Mike Johnson is vying to retain the gavel and has President-elect Donald Trump’s endorsement, but he faces tough vote math with the narrowest House majority in nearly …

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Citizens blame PMC for inaction against encroachments
1 month, 1 week ago

Citizens blame PMC for inaction against encroachments

Hindustan Times  

With nearly all roads across the city encroached by hawkers and illegal constructions, citizens are blaming the Pune Municipal Corporation for turning a blind eye to these infringements in the absence of elected members in the corporation. Many hawkers are putting up stalls on the main Satara Road from Market Yard to Katraj and disturbing traffic flow but no one …

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Endorsement: Yes to fixing L.A. City Hall. These measures will fight corruption and increase trust in government
3 months, 1 week ago

Endorsement: Yes to fixing L.A. City Hall. These measures will fight corruption and increase trust in government

LA Times  

Two years after Los Angeles City Hall was rocked by scandal, voters on Nov. 5 have the chance to enact important reforms to curb elected officials’ political power and increase independent ethics oversight. Charter Amendment DD would create a truly independent redistricting commission so that never again can the city’s politicians draw their own lines and, in effect, choose their …

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Catholic Gymkhana elects new leadership as it embraces modernity
3 months, 1 week ago

Catholic Gymkhana elects new leadership as it embraces modernity

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Catholic Gymkhana Ltd. located in Marine Drive, a sporting and cultural club for over 100 years, held its annual managing committee elections on Saturday evening. Catholic Gymkhana elects new leadership as it embraces modern changes {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Crasto told HT that eleven members contested for the managing committee, out of which seven were from their panel. …

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Chandigarh: AS Naura is new PUTA president
4 months, 1 week ago

Chandigarh: AS Naura is new PUTA president

Hindustan Times  

Panjab University’s biochemistry department chairperson Amarjeet Singh Naura was elected as president of the Panjab University Teachers Association for the second time in a row. In a close contest, Naura beat Ashok Kumar from Hindi department who bagged 244 votes. Surinder Pal Singh of mathematics department, also from the same group, bagged the joint secretary post with 293 votes polled …

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Growing confrontation between politicians and civic officials
7 months, 1 week ago

Growing confrontation between politicians and civic officials

Hindustan Times  

In the past week, politicians and bureaucrats have been at loggerheads on different issues in Pune district, an indication of growing fears of tension between the two. In the first case, after the public health department suspended Pune Municipal Corporation health chief Bhagwan Pawar, he accused health minister Tanaji Sawant of acting against him for not being part of the …

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With Poll Results on June 4, Lok Sabha Secretariat All Ready to Welcome MPs
7 months, 1 week ago

With Poll Results on June 4, Lok Sabha Secretariat All Ready to Welcome MPs

News 18  

With a view to reducing the paperwork and making the formalities for members seamless, the registration process of the newly elected MPs at the Lok Sabha will be done through an online integrated software application, CNN-News18 has learnt. Earlier, the registration of newly elected members would take place in the old Parliament House building. Transit accommodation Transit accommodation in the …

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Dynasts and entrenched leaders have held sway in politics for long in Karnataka
8 months ago

Dynasts and entrenched leaders have held sway in politics for long in Karnataka

The Hindu  

The 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka have gone for elections a total of 440 times since 1951. Members of BJP leader G. Mallikarjunappa family have won the Davangere seat six times. Erstwhile royals rule Erstwhile rulers of dynasties located in Karnataka have tested their popularity by contesting general elections many times. Record time winners Karnataka has seen politicians who …

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Tried best to complete key projects in 2 years: Pune civic chief
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tried best to complete key projects in 2 years: Pune civic chief

Hindustan Times  

Municipal commissioner Vikram Kumar, who completed two years as Pune Municipal Corporation administrator on Thursday, said his priority in the past 24 months was to complete various important projects. “During the last two years, I have tried to compete most of the big projects in the city, including 24x7 equitable water supply scheme and sewage management project with the help …

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Rajya Sabha's Role Part Of Basic Structure, Rajya Sabha Elections Protected By Legislative Privileges Under Article 194 : Supreme Court
10 months ago

Rajya Sabha's Role Part Of Basic Structure, Rajya Sabha Elections Protected By Legislative Privileges Under Article 194 : Supreme Court

Live Law  

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Monday declared that Rajya Sabha elections are within the remit of Article 194 of the Constitution, clarifying its 2006 Kuldip Nayar judgment. Such processes are significant to the functioning of the legislature and in the broader structure of parliamentary democracy.” Bench clarifies Kuldip Nayar judgment on the aspect of Rajya Sabha elections …

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Legislative Council or Vidhan Parishad: How it's formed, which states have it? Know composition
1 year, 5 months ago

Legislative Council or Vidhan Parishad: How it's formed, which states have it? Know composition

India TV News  

A Legislative Council is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral state legislature which means having both the Houses -- Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad. The Vidhan Sabha is called the State Legislative Assembly while Vidhan Parishad is the Legislative Council. The size of the State Legislative Council cannot be more than one third of …

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Goldberg elected L.A. school board president amid tense labor negotiations
1 year, 11 months ago

Goldberg elected L.A. school board president amid tense labor negotiations

LA Times  

Jackie Goldberg — who served as the Los Angeles Board of Education president 40 years ago and also served on the L.A. City Council and in the state Legislature — was elected president again Tuesday and said her overriding goal is to “double down” on academics so students are achieving at grade level by fifth or sixth grade. Her election …

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How India Elects Its President? Who Can Fight to Become Prez & More in #ClassesWithNews18
2 years, 5 months ago

How India Elects Its President? Who Can Fight to Become Prez & More in #ClassesWithNews18

News 18  

​ For the last two years, the world has been restricted to homes. As India creates history by swearing in its first-ever tribal president today, July 24, let?s learn about the roles and responsibilities of a president. Provided that the President may require the Council of Ministers to reconsider such advice…., and the President shall act in accordance with the …

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Presidential Polls: As Oppn Gears Up to Pick Face, A Look at Who Can File Nominations, Voting Process
2 years, 6 months ago

Presidential Polls: As Oppn Gears Up to Pick Face, A Look at Who Can File Nominations, Voting Process

News 18  

In its latest attempt to cobble together a united front, opposition parties will meet in Delhi on Wednesday in a bid to forge a consensus for fielding a joint candidate against the NDA in the presidential election slated for July 18. Voting for presidential election will take place in Parliament and the premises of state assemblies, while Rajya Sabha secretary-general …

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Presidential election will be held on July 18; counting of votes, if needed, on July 21
2 years, 7 months ago

Presidential election will be held on July 18; counting of votes, if needed, on July 21

India TV News  

Highlights The term of President Ram Nath Kovind ends on July 24 An election for next President must be held before the tenure of incumbent ends A president is elected by members of electoral college comprising elected members of both houses Presidential Election 2022: The Election Commission of India said the presidential elections will be held on July 18 and …

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Southern Mallee Council legal spending reaches $83,000 due to elected member conduct issues
2 years, 7 months ago

Southern Mallee Council legal spending reaches $83,000 due to elected member conduct issues

ABC  

A regional South Australian council has blown its legal expenditure budget by almost $50,000 due to a number of elected member conduct and governance problems. Key points: Southern Mallee Council's legal expenditure has reached $83,000 this financial year Most of the spending has been attributed to elected member governance and conduct matters Mayor Jeff Nickolls says the legal expenditure is …

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Fears local council turmoil, toxic culture deterring potential candidates in Tasmania
2 years, 9 months ago

Fears local council turmoil, toxic culture deterring potential candidates in Tasmania

ABC  

A spate of resignations and allegations of toxic work cultures has Tasmania's local government sector grappling with more than just an image problem. Last week, a review of the Clarence City Council found interpersonal conflict between elected members was creating a toxic culture within the council and could lead to a "health risk" due to workplace bullying. Christina Holmdahl, president …

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Tasmania's Clarence City Council workplace culture slammed in report
2 years, 9 months ago

Tasmania's Clarence City Council workplace culture slammed in report

ABC  

A large Tasmanian council has an "unsatisfactory culture" where staff members are subject to "disrespectful and inappropriate" behaviour from elected members, an independent report has found. Key points: A law firm was asked to look into the council's culture after concerns were aired last year The review singled out two unnamed aldermen for reportedly antagonising each other It recommended the …

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Elected Bar Association Office Bearers Cannot Contest Consecutively : Madras High Court Issues Directions To End Monopoly In Bar Elections
3 years, 11 months ago

Elected Bar Association Office Bearers Cannot Contest Consecutively : Madras High Court Issues Directions To End Monopoly In Bar Elections

Live Law  

With the aim of ending monopoly in Bar Association elections, the Madras High Court has ruled that elected office bearers should not be allowed to contest for the second time consecutively.The Court however permitted such elected members to contest alternatively. With the aim of ending monopoly in Bar Association elections, the Madras High Court has ruled that elected office bearers …

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Congress candidates, elected members praise the Indian American community for their immense contributions in the USA
4 years, 4 months ago

Congress candidates, elected members praise the Indian American community for their immense contributions in the USA

Op India  

On August 15, 2020, an Indian American Advocacy group in the United States, US IMPACT, organised the largest virtual celebration of India’s Independence Day. MP Tejasvi Surya addressing the US IMPACT event Mohandas Pai addressing the event Congressman Ralph Norman from 5th District South Carolina extolled the relationship with India and spoke highly of the contributions of the Indian Americans …

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Suspension Of MPLADS : Wrong Move For The Right Cause ?
4 years, 8 months ago

Suspension Of MPLADS : Wrong Move For The Right Cause ?

Live Law  

" Every problem is an opportunity in disguise" - John Adams,Former US President With COVID19 playing havoc across the world, the Indian democratic polity seems to have been naturally presented with an opportunity to circumvent provisions of the Constitution. A Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court while upholding it in a judgment dated 06.05.2010, inter alia has held that the …

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Delhi Medical Association seeks more representation of elected members in NMC
5 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Medical Association seeks more representation of elected members in NMC

India TV News  

The Delhi Medical Association on Saturday expressed reservations over the National Medical Commission Bill and urged that elected members should be given "more representation" in the proposed NMC. The DMA, in an executive meeting held here, discussed and deliberated upon the bill, which was introduced in Lok Sabha on July 22 by Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan. …

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