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FONCTIONNAIRE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-07-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Federal Administration
- Public Service
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- public servant
1, record 1, English, public%20servant
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- civil servant 2, record 1, English, civil%20servant
correct
- public official 3, record 1, English, public%20official
correct
- public agent 4, record 1, English, public%20agent
correct
- public officer 5, record 1, English, public%20officer
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[In the Government of Canada, a person employed in the core public administration, for which the Treasury Board is the employer, namely] indeterminate and term employees, employees on leave without pay, students participating in student employment programs, casual, seasonal and part-time workers. 6, record 1, English, - public%20servant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The core public administration (CPA)] comprises the organizations set out in Schedules I and IV of the Financial Administration Act (FAA). Over 75 departments, agencies and commissions are included in CPA and Treasury Board is identified as the employer of this part of the Public Service. 7, record 1, English, - public%20servant
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Administration fédérale
- Fonction publique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fonctionnaire
1, record 1, French, fonctionnaire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- agent public 2, record 1, French, agent%20public
correct, masculine noun
- agente publique 3, record 1, French, agente%20publique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Au gouvernement du Canada, personne employée à l'administration publique centrale, dont le Conseil du Trésor est l'employeur,] notamment les employés à statut indéterminé et les employés nommés pour une période déterminée, les employés en congé non payé, les étudiants nommés dans le cadre de programmes d'emploi pour étudiants, les travailleurs occasionnels, saisonniers et les travailleurs à temps partiel. 4, record 1, French, - fonctionnaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'administration publique centrale (APC) [...] comprend les organisations mentionnées aux annexes I et IV de la Loi sur la gestion des finances publiques (LGFP). L'APC compte plus de 75 ministères, organismes et commissions. Le Conseil du Trésor est désigné comme l'employeur de cette partie de la fonction publique. 5, record 1, French, - fonctionnaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Administración federal
- Función pública
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- funcionario
1, record 1, Spanish, funcionario
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- funcionario público 2, record 1, Spanish, funcionario%20p%C3%BAblico
correct, masculine noun
- funcionario del sector público 3, record 1, Spanish, funcionario%20del%20sector%20p%C3%BAblico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona que, por disposición legal, elección o nombramiento, presta servicios profesionales retribuidos por la Administración Pública, participando del ejercicio de funciones públicas. 4, record 1, Spanish, - funcionario
Record 1, Key term(s)
- empleado público
- servidor público
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-12-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Public Administration (General)
- Collective Agreements and Bargaining
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- public servant
1, record 2, English, public%20servant
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- civil servant 2, record 2, English, civil%20servant
correct
- public official 3, record 2, English, public%20official
correct
- official 3, record 2, English, official
correct, noun
- public officer 4, record 2, English, public%20officer
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person holding a permanent position within a public administration and, in some cases, within some semi-public organizations. 5, record 2, English, - public%20servant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main aim of ethics trainings for public officials is to prevent corruption and to provide good public service. Ethics training is provided to public officials in all countries examined by this study, both in countries with high and low levels of corruption. 3, record 2, English, - public%20servant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This concept applies not only to employees of the State, but also to employees of other public sector organizations. 5, record 2, English, - public%20servant
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Administration publique (Généralités)
- Conventions collectives et négociations
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fonctionnaire
1, record 2, French, fonctionnaire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui occupe un emploi permanent à l'intérieur d'une administration publique et parfois de certaines organisations à caractère semi-public. 2, record 2, French, - fonctionnaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette notion n'est pas uniquement réservée aux employés de l'État, mais aussi aux employés d'autres organismes du secteur public. 3, record 2, French, - fonctionnaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Administración pública (Generalidades)
- Convenios colectivos y negociaciones
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- funcionario
1, record 2, Spanish, funcionario
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- funcionario público 2, record 2, Spanish, funcionario%20p%C3%BAblico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-04-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- International Bodies (Intl. Law)
- Political Science (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- administrative officer
1, record 3, English, administrative%20officer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Politically and as used in constitutional law, an officer of the executive department of government, and generally one of inferior rank. 2, record 3, English, - administrative%20officer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The International Court of Justice, after consulting the chief administrative officer of the organization concerned, shall decide whether such information shall be presented to it orally or in writing, and the time-limits for its presentation. 3, record 3, English, - administrative%20officer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organismes internationaux (Droit)
- Sciences politiques (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fonctionnaire
1, record 3, French, fonctionnaire
masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Cour internationale de Justice décide, après avoir consulté le plus haut fonctionnaire de l'organisation intéressée, si ces renseignements doivent lui être présentés oralement ou par écrit et dans quels délais. 1, record 3, French, - fonctionnaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Organismos internacionales (Derecho internacional)
- Ciencias políticas (Generalidades)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- funcionario administrativo
1, record 3, Spanish, funcionario%20administrativo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-03-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- National History
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- servant
1, record 4, English, servant
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- paid servant 2, record 4, English, paid%20servant
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The primary shareholders of the Hudson's Bay Company lived in London, England. They were usually members of the nobility or aristocracy, with the occasional very wealthy merchant. Few of these men ever travelled to Canada. Instead, they hired officers and servants to oversee business at the company's trading posts. Officers were paid a salary and expected to make a career with the Hudson's Bay Company. Servants were generally paid by contract. 1, record 4, English, - servant
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Histoires nationales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fonctionnaire rémunéré
1, record 4, French, fonctionnaire%20r%C3%A9mun%C3%A9r%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fonctionnaire 2, record 4, French, fonctionnaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-12-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- officer
1, record 5, English, officer
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of a board or department. 2, record 5, English, - officer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fonctionnaire
1, record 5, French, fonctionnaire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- funcionario
1, record 5, Spanish, funcionario
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-05-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Courts
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- officer
1, record 6, English, officer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of a Registry. 2, record 6, English, - officer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tribunaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fonctionnaire
1, record 6, French, fonctionnaire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- officier 2, record 6, French, officier
avoid, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Du greffe. 2, record 6, French, - fonctionnaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1992-09-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Officer
1, record 7, English, Officer
correct, international
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
United Nations. 2, record 7, English, - Officer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- administrateur
1, record 7, French, administrateur
correct, international
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- fonctionnaire 1, record 7, French, fonctionnaire
correct, international
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nations Unies. 2, record 7, French, - administrateur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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