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HEAD CLERK [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Parliamentary Language
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Commons
1, record 1, English, Sergeant%2Dat%2DArms%20of%20the%20House%20of%20Commons
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Sergeant-at-Arms 2, record 1, English, Sergeant%2Dat%2DArms
correct, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A senior official of the House appointed by Governor in Council, the Sergeant-at Arms assists the Clerk as head of parliamentary precinct services, performing certain ceremonial functions and being responsible for security and building services. 3, record 1, English, - Sergeant%2Dat%2DArms%20of%20the%20House%20of%20Commons
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Sergeant at Arms of the House of Commons
- Sergeant at Arms
- Serjeant-at-Arms of the House of Commons
- Serjeant at Arms of the House of Commons
- Serjeant-at-Arms
- Serjeant at Arms
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sergent d'armes de la Chambre des communes
1, record 1, French, sergent%20d%27armes%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sergente d'armes de la Chambre des communes 2, record 1, French, sergente%20d%27armes%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- sergent d'armes 3, record 1, French, sergent%20d%27armes
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- sergente d'armes 4, record 1, French, sergente%20d%27armes
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Haut fonctionnaire de la Chambre nommé par le gouverneur en conseil qui assiste le greffier dans son rôle de chef de la cité parlementaire en remplissant certaines fonctions protocolaires et en étant responsable de la sécurité et de l'entretien des édifices du Parlement. 5, record 1, French, - sergent%20d%27armes%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sargento de Armas
1, record 1, Spanish, Sargento%20de%20Armas
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alto funcionario de la Cámara nombrado por el Gobernador en Consejo, que asiste al Secretario en su papel de jefe del recinto parlamentario, cumpliendo ciertas funciones protocolares y siendo responsable de la seguridad y mantenimiento de los edificios del Parlamento. 1, record 1, Spanish, - Sargento%20de%20Armas
Record 2 - external organization data 2023-02-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hotel clerk head
1, record 2, English, hotel%20clerk%20head
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chef des commis d'hôtel
1, record 2, French, chef%20des%20commis%20d%27h%C3%B4tel
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
- Federal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- approval authority
1, record 3, English, approval%20authority
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- approving authority 2, record 3, English, approving%20authority
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Those designated to decide whether to approve or deny provision of legal assistance or indemnification to a Crown servant, i. e., the prime minister or his or her designated alternate, the minister, the Treasury Board, the Clerk of the Privy Council or the deputy head. 1, record 3, English, - approval%20authority
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
- Administration fédérale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- autorité approbatrice
1, record 3, French, autorit%C3%A9%20approbatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toute personne désignée pour décider de l'approbation ou non de la prestation de services juridiques à un fonctionnaire de l'État ou son indemnisation, c'est-à-dire le premier ministre ou son remplaçant désigné, le ministre, le Conseil du Trésor, le greffier du Conseil privé ou l'administrateur général. 2, record 3, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20approbatrice
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-05-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Public Service
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- External Advisory Group on Modernizing Human Resources Management in the Public Service
1, record 4, English, External%20Advisory%20Group%20on%20Modernizing%20Human%20Resources%20Management%20in%20the%20Public%20Service
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"This follows from the April 3, 2001 announcement by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien of the formation of the Task Force on Modernizing Human Resources Management in the Public Service. The Honourable Lucienne Robillard was named as the Minister responsible for this initiative. The External Advisory Group will advise Mr. Mel Cappe, Clerk of the Privy Council, Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Public Service". 1, record 4, English, - External%20Advisory%20Group%20on%20Modernizing%20Human%20Resources%20Management%20in%20the%20Public%20Service
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Fonction publique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Groupe consultatif externe sur la modernisation de la gestion des ressources humaines dans la fonction publique.
1, record 4, French, Groupe%20consultatif%20externe%20sur%20la%20modernisation%20de%20la%20gestion%20des%20ressources%20humaines%20dans%20la%20fonction%20publique%2E
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Cette initiative est consécutive à l'annonce faite le 3 avril 2001 par le Premier ministre Jean Chrétien de la mise sur pied du Groupe consultatif sur la modernisation de la gestion des ressources humaines dans la fonction publique. L'honorable Lucienne Robillard a été nommée ministre responsable de cette initiative. Le groupe consultatif conseillera Monsieur Mel Cappe, greffier du Conseil privé, secrétaire du Cabinet et chef de la fonction publique». 1, record 4, French, - Groupe%20consultatif%20externe%20sur%20la%20modernisation%20de%20la%20gestion%20des%20ressources%20humaines%20dans%20la%20fonction%20publique%2E
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-10-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Honorary Distinctions
- Public Service
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- The John Tait Memorial Head of the Public Service Award for Values and Ethics 1, record 5, English, The%20John%20Tait%20Memorial%20Head%20of%20the%20Public%20Service%20Award%20for%20Values%20and%20Ethics
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- John Tait Memorial Award 2, record 5, English, John%20Tait%20Memorial%20Award
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Award will be a unique category in the annual Head of the Public Service Award Program, which is designed to instill pride and to recognize and celebrate excellence in the Public Service. It will follow the regular nomination process, with nominations made by public servants in recognition of their peers and co-workers, regardless of level or department. The Awards are adjudicated by an interdepartmental selection committee and presented by the Clerk of the Privy Council. 1, record 5, English, - The%20John%20Tait%20Memorial%20Head%20of%20the%20Public%20Service%20Award%20for%20Values%20and%20Ethics
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations du gouvernement fédéral
- Fonction publique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Prix commémoratif John-Tait - un volet du Prix du chef de la fonction publique sur les valeurs et l'éthique
1, record 5, French, Prix%20comm%C3%A9moratif%20John%2DTait%20%2D%20un%20volet%20du%20Prix%20du%20chef%20de%20la%20fonction%20publique%20sur%20les%20valeurs%20et%20l%27%C3%A9thique
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Prix commémoratif John-Tait 1, record 5, French, Prix%20comm%C3%A9moratif%20John%2DTait
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Prix commémoratif John-Tait constituera un volet unique du Prix annuel du chef de la fonction publique créé pour insuffler un sentiment de fierté chez les fonctionnaires et souligner l'excellence de leur travail. Le processus de nomination habituel sera suivi : des pairs et des collègues de n'importe quel niveau ou ministère proposent la candidature d'une personne ou d'une équipe s'étant particulièrement illustrée. Les prix sont adjugés par un comité de sélection interministériel et présentés par le greffier du Conseil privé. 1, record 5, French, - Prix%20comm%C3%A9moratif%20John%2DTait%20%2D%20un%20volet%20du%20Prix%20du%20chef%20de%20la%20fonction%20publique%20sur%20les%20valeurs%20et%20l%27%C3%A9thique
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Prix commémoratif John-Tait : un volet du Prix du chef de la fonction publique sur les valeurs et l'éthique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-08-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Management Operations (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Clerk, Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Public Service 1, record 6, English, Clerk%2C%20Secretary%20to%20the%20Cabinet%20and%20Head%20of%20the%20Public%20Service
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Refers to Mel Cappe. 1, record 6, English, - Clerk%2C%20Secretary%20to%20the%20Cabinet%20and%20Head%20of%20the%20Public%20Service
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- greffier, secrétaire du Cabinet et chef de la fonction publique
1, record 6, French, greffier%2C%20secr%C3%A9taire%20du%20Cabinet%20et%20chef%20de%20la%20fonction%20publique
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- greffière, secrétaire du Cabinet et chef de la fonction publique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-04-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Office-Work Organization
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- head clerk
1, record 7, English, head%20clerk
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- senior clerk 2, record 7, English, senior%20clerk
correct
- principal clerk 1, record 7, English, principal%20clerk
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organisation du travail de bureau
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- commis principal
1, record 7, French, commis%20principal
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- commis supérieur 2, record 7, French, commis%20sup%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
- premier commis 3, record 7, French, premier%20commis
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commis principal (s'il n'y en a qu'un); commis supérieur (s'il y en a plusieurs). 2, record 7, French, - commis%20principal
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1981-02-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Hotel Industry (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- head payroll clerk 1, record 8, English, head%20payroll%20clerk
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Hôtellerie (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- commis principal aux feuilles de paie 1, record 8, French, commis%20principal%20aux%20feuilles%20de%20paie
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- head clerk interpreter 1, record 9, English, head%20clerk%20interpreter
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- premier commis-interprète 1, record 9, French, premier%20commis%2Dinterpr%C3%A8te
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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