Organisation SFA has over two hundred full time staff reporting to the Chief Executive. He is supported directly by an executive team, each member of which has POLICY DETERMINED BY SENIOR senior management responsibility for a specific aspect of SFA's activity. PRACTICIONERS AND INDEPENDENTS SUPPORTED BY A PROFESSIOINAL Overseeing the work of the executive is the Chairman and Board of EXECUTIVE AND STAFF Directors. These are not employees of SFA but are either senior practitioners from member firms or persons independent of SFA and its firms who represent the interests of the investor. The Board delegates responsibility for the detail of policy, rulemaking and disciplinary procedures to specialist committees which are also composed of practitioners and independents. Supported by a professional staff, this combination provides for effective and flexible self-regulation. REGULAR CONTACT WITH GOVERNMENT BODIES, Public Relations 'CITY' INSTITUTIONS, PROFESSIONAL BODIES AND SFA's communication with the public, Parliament, `City' institutions, THE PRESS professional bodies and other regulators, at home and abroad, plays an important part in the process of developing confidence in SFA members' businesses and in furthering the success of the regulatory system as a whole. Accordingly SFA maintains regular contact with the press and other media. Press coverage of disciplinary action taken by SFA acts as a reassurance to the public and to the financial community that SFA is actively seeking to help promote good practice in London's markets. Further information More details are available on the various aspects of SFA's work and what it does to put the investor first. Other publications include: o Rule Book and amendment service* o Professional Dealing Handbook* o Board Notices* o Membership Directory* o Briefing, SFA's Membership newsletter o Annual Report and Accounts (with Regulatory Plan) o Complaints Bureau o Annual Report of the Complaints Commissioner o Annual Report of the Chairman of the Arbitration Panel o Consumer Arbitration Scheme o Full Arbitration Scheme Rules o Membership Application Pack** o Available by subscription ** For applicant firms (after a preliminary discussion) SFA The Securities and Futures Authority Limited Cottons Centre Cottons Lane London SE1 2QB Tel: 000 000 0000 Xxx: 000 000 0000 Xxxxxxxxed in England xxx Xxxxx Xx 1998622 Xxxxxxxxxx Office as above Fifth edition July 1994
Labor-Management Cooperation When an Appointing Authority initiates a planning process or management study which is anticipated to result in layoff, the Appointing Authority will meet and confer with the Local Union during the decision planning phase and again during the implementation planning phase. The Appointing Authority and the Local Union shall enter into negotiations regarding a Memoranda of Understanding upon request of either party to modify this Agreement regarding the implementation plans which shall include, but are not limited to, the following: • Length of layoff notice; • Job and retraining opportunities; • Alternative placement methods; • Early retirement options pursuant to M.S. 43A.24, Subd. 2(i); • Bumping/vacancy options for part-time employees to preserve their insurance eligibility or contribution; and • Other methods of mitigating layoff or their effect on employees.
Audit Cooperation In the event either Party is audited by a taxing authority, the other Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Party being audited in order to respond to any audit inquiries in a proper and timely manner so that the audit and/or any resulting controversy may be resolved expeditiously.
Certification for Federal-Aid Contracts Lobbying Activities A. The CONSULTANT certifies, by signing and submitting this Contract, to the best of its knowledge and belief after diligent inquiry, and other than as disclosed in writing to the LPA prior to or contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of this Contract by the CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT has complied with Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code, and specifically, that:
Cultural cooperation 1. The aims of cultural cooperation will be: (a) to build on existing agreements or arrangements already in place for cultural cooperation; and (b) to promote information and cultural exchanges between the Parties. 2. The Parties will encourage and facilitate, as appropriate, the following activities, including, but not limited to: (a) dialogue on cultural policies and promotion of local culture; (b) exchange of cultural events and promote awareness of artistic works; (c) exchange of experience in conservation and restoration of national heritage; (d) exchange of experience on management for the arts; (e) protecting archaeological monuments and cultural heritage; (f) having a consultation mechanism between the Parties' culture authorities; and (g) cooperation in the audio-visual field, mainly coproduction and training programs in this sector and means of communication, including training, development and distribution activities.
Contractor Certification regarding Business with Certain Countries and Organizations Pursuant to Subchapter F, Chapter 2252, Texas Government Code], Contractor certifies Contractor is not engaged in business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization. Contractor acknowledges this Agreement may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate.
Function of Joint Health and Safety Committee All incidents involving aggression or violence shall be brought to the attention of the Joint Health and Safety Committee. The Employer agrees that the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall concern itself with all matters relating to violence to staff.
Technical and Organisational Measures (1) Before the commencement of processing, the Supplier shall document the execution of the necessary Technical and Organisational Measures, set out in advance of the awarding of the Order or Contract, specifically with regard to the detailed execution of the contract, and shall present these documented measures to the Client for inspection. Upon acceptance by the Client, the documented measures become the foundation of the contract. Insofar as the inspection/audit by the Client shows the need for amendments, such amendments shall be implemented by mutual agreement.
Agricultural cooperation The aims of the cooperation on agriculture will be: (a) to promote sustainable rural development through the exchange of experience, generation of partnership and execution of projects in areas of mutual interest such as: agricultural innovation and technology transfer for the development of small farming, the conservation and management of the water resource for agricultural use, the application of good agricultural and agro industrial practices, including gender approach in development policies and strategies, among others; (b) to promote the exchange of relevant information for agricultural exports between the 2 markets; and (c) to develop a training program addressed to leader producers, technicians and professionals for the application of new technologies in order to increase and improve agriculture and animal husbandry productivity and competitiveness, in particular of value added products.
Labor cooperation The Parties shall enhance their communication and cooperation on labor, social security and environment issues through Memorandum of Understanding on Labor Cooperation between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Peru.
