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GOVERNING STATUTE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-08-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Legal Profession: Organization
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bencher of a law society
1, record 1, English, bencher%20of%20a%20law%20society
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bencher 2, record 1, English, bencher
correct
- Master of the Bench 3, record 1, English, Master%20of%20the%20Bench
correct, Great Britain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The governing officers of a Law Society. 4, record 1, English, - bencher%20of%20a%20law%20society
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the enabling statute governing the legal profession in each province establishes a law society to administer the affairs of the profession in that province. 1, record 1, English, - bencher%20of%20a%20law%20society
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- conseiller du barreau
1, record 1, French, conseiller%20du%20barreau
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización de la profesión (Derecho)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- decano de la Junta de Gobierno
1, record 1, Spanish, decano%20de%20la%20Junta%20de%20Gobierno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De cada uno de los Inns of Court. 1, record 1, Spanish, - decano%20de%20la%20Junta%20de%20Gobierno
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
- Municipal Law
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- resolution
1, record 2, English, resolution
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... resolutions usually deal with matters of a minor nature and matters of internal management or where the council merely desires to place on record an expression or view. Although the council is obliged by statute to exercise its powers by by-law, resolutions are actually adopted in many instances. A resolution generally expresses the will of a governing body on a special occasion which is not likely to recur... 2, record 2, English, - resolution
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
- Droit municipal
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- résolution
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9solution
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Texte voté par un organe délibérant et qui a trait à son fonctionnement intérieur ou exprime son opinion ou sa volonté sur un point déterminé. Une «résolution» d'un conseil municipal est surtout une décision administrative autorisant certains travaux, adoptant un rapport, etc. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9solution
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
résolution : terme recommandé par le Comité d'uniformisation des règles de procédure civile. 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9solution
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reuniones y asambleas (Administración)
- Derecho municipal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- resolución
1, record 2, Spanish, resoluci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-07-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Surveying
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Association of British Columbia Land Surveyors
1, record 3, English, Association%20of%20British%20Columbia%20Land%20Surveyors
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ABCLS 2, record 3, English, ABCLS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Association of BC Land Surveyors 1, record 3, English, Association%20of%20BC%20Land%20Surveyors
correct
- ABCLS 2, record 3, English, ABCLS
correct
- ABCLS 2, record 3, English, ABCLS
- Corporation of Land Surveyors of the Province of British Columbia 3, record 3, English, Corporation%20of%20Land%20Surveyors%20of%20the%20Province%20of%20British%20Columbia
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Association of British Columbia Land Surveyors is the association governing the profession of land surveying within the province. Created in 1905, the association is governed by the Land Surveyors Act, a provincial statute which sets out the framework within which the association and its members operate. The association is a self-regulating body which develops bylaws and guidelines for the conduct of its members, establishes and administers the requirements for entry into the profession, and liaises with government bodies and other associations in a continuous effort to improve the quality of service to the public. 4, record 3, English, - Association%20of%20British%20Columbia%20Land%20Surveyors
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mission: To protect the public interest and the integrity of the survey system in British Columbia by regulating and governing the practice of land surveying in the province. 5, record 3, English, - Association%20of%20British%20Columbia%20Land%20Surveyors
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Arpentage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association of British Columbia Land Surveyors
1, record 3, French, Association%20of%20British%20Columbia%20Land%20Surveyors
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ABCLS 2, record 3, French, ABCLS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Association of BC Land Surveyors 1, record 3, French, Association%20of%20BC%20Land%20Surveyors
correct
- ABCLS 2, record 3, French, ABCLS
correct
- ABCLS 2, record 3, French, ABCLS
- Corporation of Land Surveyors of the Province of British Columbia 3, record 3, French, Corporation%20of%20Land%20Surveyors%20of%20the%20Province%20of%20British%20Columbia
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Administrative Law
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- community by statute
1, record 4, English, community%20by%20statute
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Committee believes that the local governing Board of Health has primary responsibility for the health of the community by statute and function, and that it is through its Board of Health that a community can take responsibility for its health. 2, record 4, English, - community%20by%20statute
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Droit administratif
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- communauté légale
1, record 4, French, communaut%C3%A9%20l%C3%A9gale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est important de ne pas confondre communauté légale dans ce contexte avec le régime de la communauté légale en matière du droit de la famille. Ici, il s'agit d'une communauté administrative établie par l'effet d'une mesure législative. 1, record 4, French, - communaut%C3%A9%20l%C3%A9gale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-11-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Legal Profession: Organization
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- law society
1, record 5, English, law%20society
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the enabling statute governing the legal profession in each province establishes a law society to administer the affairs of the profession in that province. 1, record 5, English, - law%20society
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- barreau
1, record 5, French, barreau
correct, masculine noun, Canada, France
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ordre des avocats 2, record 5, French, ordre%20des%20avocats
correct, masculine noun, France
- ordre 1, record 5, French, ordre
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les avocats sont obligatoirement réunis [...] en une association appelée ordre ou barreau. 1, record 5, French, - barreau
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Quiconque désire pratiquer le droit et devenir membre du Barreau d'une province doit [...] passer les examens du Barreau de sa province. 3, record 5, French, - barreau
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización de la profesión (Derecho)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- colegio de abogados
1, record 5, Spanish, colegio%20de%20abogados
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-05-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Regulations (Urban Studies)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- public hearing
1, record 6, English, public%20hearing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hearing or investigation by an administrative agency which is open to the public. 2, record 6, English, - public%20hearing
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A hearing required by statute before land may be acquired for an urban renewal project by the local governing body. Provides an opportunity for interested persons and organizations to present their views concerning an urban renewal project. 3, record 6, English, - public%20hearing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation (Urbanisme)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- enquête publique
1, record 6, French, enqu%C3%AAte%20publique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- audition publique 2, record 6, French, audition%20publique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédure par laquelle un projet de décision administrative est soumis aux observations du public, en vue d'informer les personnes concernées et de garantir leurs droits. 3, record 6, French, - enqu%C3%AAte%20publique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Réunion de concertation de l'ensemble des personnes concernées par la réalisation d'un projet, afin d'en définir toutes les contraintes et de proposer des solutions pour en réduire si nécessaire les inconvénients et les nuisances. 2, record 6, French, - enqu%C3%AAte%20publique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'enquête publique est le moyen traditionnel d'information et consultation du public sur toute opération d'aménagement ayant une incidence sur les propriétés ou sur le cadre de vie. Cette information qui constitue un garde-fou contre un éventuel arbitraire administratif en fournissant au public concerné un moyen de contrôle direct, revêt deux aspects : avertissement du public de l'ouverture d'une enquête (publicité par affichage et voie de presse); mise à sa disposition des éléments nécessaires à l'appréciation de l'utilité de l'opération (son objet, son insertion dans l'environnement, les raisons pour lesquelles d'autres partis envisagés n'ont pas été retenus, etc.). 4, record 6, French, - enqu%C3%AAte%20publique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamentación (Urbanismo)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- encuesta pública
1, record 6, Spanish, encuesta%20p%C3%BAblica
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-04-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Law
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- continuance
1, record 7, English, continuance
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The legal process through which a corporation is transferred from one governing statute to another without interruption. 2, record 7, English, - continuance
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Droit commercial
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- continuation
1, record 7, French, continuation
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- prorogation 1, record 7, French, prorogation
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le fait pour une entreprise constituée sous le régime d'une loi donnée, par exemple une loi ancienne, de continuer à exister sous le régime d'une autre loi, par exemple une loi nouvelle, sans interruption. 1, record 7, French, - continuation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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