Corporate lobbying Sample Clauses

Corporate lobbying. Not new, but central to GATS Corporate lobbying for WTO agreements, and then ensuring that its rules are implemented, is not a new phenomena. Those acquainted with the TRIPs agreement will be familiar with this process. However, it is always worth highlighting the critical role that service corporations are playing in the GATS process, and the extent to which this is being actively encouraged by the EC and US, who regard the GATS as an agreement to further unlock the export potential of their service industry. Yet democracy and GATS is about more than access to documents and exposing the huge role that corporations play in setting the negotiating agenda. There is something very fundamental about democracy and the actual contents of the agreement. It is widely acknowledged that by setting international trading rules in services, GATS takes trade law into a whole new sphere and much closer to the heart of a country’s domestic economy and its relationship with its citizens. It is GATS coverage of services, and the nature of service delivery itself, that throws up real issues for democratic debate. It is this dimension of the relationship between GATS and democracy that I would like to focus on for parts two and three. However, before launching into this there are two points I would like to make clear from the start. This is aimed at proponents of the GATS and relates to their consistent misunderstanding of the case that critics such as WDM put forward. First, some of the service liberalization examples I will use to illustrate arguments have not arisen because of GATS. Service liberalization is being pursued in different ways by other international institutions (such as the World Bank and the IMF) and governments independently of GATS. Concern about the GATS exists in the context of the wider debate about problems and benefits associated with service liberalization. Any analysis of the agreement, especially its proposed impacts, must engage in this wider debate. This is their relevance. Second, concerns about the GATS agenda relate not only to the agreement as it exists today, but to current negotiations aimed at expanding its scope and reach.
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Related to Corporate lobbying

  • Anti-Lobbying Subrecipient certifies that it will comply with federal law (31 U.S.C. 1352) and regulations found at 24 CFR Part 87, which provide that:

  • Lobbying In accordance with sections 11.062 and 216.347, F.S., Contract funds are not to be used for the purpose of lobbying the Legislature, the judicial branch, or the Department. Pursuant to section 287.058(6), F.S., the Contract does not prohibit the Contractor from lobbying the executive or legislative branch concerning the scope of services, performance, term, or compensation regarding the Contract after the Contract is executed and during the Contract term.

  • Secretariat 1. The secretariat established by Article 8 of the Convention shall serve as the secretariat of this Agreement.

  • Commercial Crime Insurance This policy is required only if Contractor handles or has regular access to a JBE’s funds or property of significant value to the JBE. This policy must cover dishonest acts including loss due to theft of money, securities, and property; forgery, and alteration of documents; and fraudulent transfer of money, securities, and property. The minimum liability limit must be $500,000.00. To the extent that Contractor utilizes subcontractors, all subcontractors shall comply with and perform in accordance with the provisions of this Section 3 (Insurance).

  • Management; Community Policies Owner may retain employees and management agents from time to time to manage the Property, and Owner’s agent may retain other employees or contractors. Resident, on behalf of himself or herself and his or her Guests, agrees to comply fully with all directions from Owner and its employees and agents, and the rules and regulations (including all amendments and additions thereto, except those that substantially modify the Resident’s bargain and to which Resident timely objects) as contained in this Agreement and the Community Policies of the Property. The Community Policies are available at xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/policies.pdf or on request from the management office and are considered part of this Agreement.

  • Labour Management (a) No employee or group of employees will undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the University without the proper authorization of the Union. Neither will the University meet with any employee or group of employees undertaking to represent the Union without the authorization of the Union. In representing an employee or group of employees, an elected or appointed representative of the Union will speak for the Union.

  • E6 Publicity, Media and Official Enquiries E6.1 The Contractor shall not:

  • Crime Insurance Contractor shall maintain during the term of the Contract Crime Insurance on a “loss sustained form” or “loss discovered form,” and coverage must include the following:  The policy must allow for reporting of circumstances or incidents that might give rise to future claims.  The policy must include an extended reporting period of no less than one (1) year with respect to events which occurred but were not reported during the term of the policy.  Any warranties required by the Contractor’s insurer as a result of this Contract must be disclosed and complied with. Said insurance shall extend coverage to include the principals (all directors, officers, agents and employees) of the Contractor as a result of this Contract.  The policy shall include coverage for third party fidelity and name “The People of the State of New York, the New York State Office of General Services, any entity authorized by law or regulation to use this Contract as an Authorized User and their officers, agents, and employees” as “Loss Payees” for all third party coverage secured. This requirement applies to both primary and excess liability policies, as applicable.  The policy shall not contain a condition requiring an arrest and conviction.  The policy shall include coverage for computer crime/fraud.

  • Labour Management Meetings The committee meeting shall normally be held every second month however, either party may call a meeting of the Joint Labour Management Committee. The meeting shall be held at a time and place fixed by mutual agreement but no later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the initial request, unless mutually agreed.

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