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HEAD DELEGATION [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Diplomacy
- Rights and Freedoms
- Judaism
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism
1, record 1, English, Special%20Envoy%20on%20Preserving%20Holocaust%20Remembrance%20and%20Combatting%20Antisemitism
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As Special Envoy, the mandate holder is Head of Delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance(IHRA) and plays a leading role in Canada's efforts to combat antisemitism and hatred abroad, consistent with Canada's recognition that human rights are interrelated, interdependent and indivisible. This mandate includes collaborating with international partners to strengthen and promote Holocaust education, remembrance, and research worldwide, and advocating for a broader international adoption of the IHRA's definition of antisemitism. 1, record 1, English, - Special%20Envoy%20on%20Preserving%20Holocaust%20Remembrance%20and%20Combatting%20Antisemitism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Diplomatie
- Droits et libertés
- Judaïsme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- envoyé spécial pour la préservation de la mémoire de l'Holocauste et la lutte contre l'antisémitisme
1, record 1, French, envoy%C3%A9%20sp%C3%A9cial%20pour%20la%20pr%C3%A9servation%20de%20la%20m%C3%A9moire%20de%20l%27Holocauste%20et%20la%20lutte%20contre%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- envoyée spéciale pour la préservation de la mémoire de l'Holocauste et la lutte contre l'antisémitisme 2, record 1, French, envoy%C3%A9e%20sp%C3%A9ciale%20pour%20la%20pr%C3%A9servation%20de%20la%20m%C3%A9moire%20de%20l%27Holocauste%20et%20la%20lutte%20contre%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En tant qu'envoyée spéciale, la titulaire du mandat est chef de délégation auprès de l'Alliance internationale pour la mémoire de l'Holocauste (AIMH) et joue un rôle de premier plan dans les efforts déployés par le Canada pour lutter contre l'antisémitisme et la haine à l'étranger, conformément à la reconnaissance par le Canada que les droits de la personne sont liés, interdépendants et indivisibles. Ce mandat comprend la collaboration avec des partenaires internationaux pour renforcer et promouvoir l'éducation, le devoir de mémoire et la recherche sur l'Holocauste dans le monde entier, et la sensibilisation en vue d'une adoption internationale plus large de la définition de l'antisémitisme de l'AIMH. 2, record 1, French, - envoy%C3%A9%20sp%C3%A9cial%20pour%20la%20pr%C3%A9servation%20de%20la%20m%C3%A9moire%20de%20l%27Holocauste%20et%20la%20lutte%20contre%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-01-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Diplomacy
- Military Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- deputy head of delegation
1, record 2, English, deputy%20head%20of%20delegation
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DHOD 2, record 2, English, DHOD
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
deputy head of delegation; DHOD : designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - deputy%20head%20of%20delegation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Diplomatie
- Administration militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chef adjoint de délégation
1, record 2, French, chef%20adjoint%20de%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DHOD 2, record 2, French, DHOD
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- chef adjointe de délégation 3, record 2, French, chef%20adjointe%20de%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation
correct, feminine noun
- DHOD 3, record 2, French, DHOD
correct, feminine noun
- DHOD 3, record 2, French, DHOD
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chef adjoint de délégation; DHOD : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 2, French, - chef%20adjoint%20de%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-12-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Public Administration (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- delegated signing authorities
1, record 3, English, delegated%20signing%20authorities
correct, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The financial or human resources signing authorities delegated by the deputy head based on the organization's delegation instrument. 2, record 3, English, - delegated%20signing%20authorities
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Exercise delegated signing authorities. 3, record 3, English, - delegated%20signing%20authorities
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Administration publique (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pouvoirs de signature délégués
1, record 3, French, pouvoirs%20de%20signature%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pouvoirs de signer des documents financiers ou de ressources humaines délégués par l'administrateur général conformément à l'instrument de délégation des pouvoirs de l'organisme. 2, record 3, French, - pouvoirs%20de%20signature%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9s
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Exercer les pouvoirs de signature délégués. 3, record 3, French, - pouvoirs%20de%20signature%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9s
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-06-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- delegation of EX appointment authority
1, record 4, English, delegation%20of%20EX%20appointment%20authority
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This Guide is designed as a reference document to assist organizations in developing their resourcing framework for executive(EX) level appointments. It is also intended to provide HR professionals with information on the management of EX level appointment processes in support of deputy head accountability for the delegation of EX appointment authority. 2, record 4, English, - delegation%20of%20EX%20appointment%20authority
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- délégation du pouvoir de nomination EX
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation%20du%20pouvoir%20de%20nomination%20EX
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-04-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Relations
- International Bodies (Intl. Law)
- Military Organization
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- head of delegation
1, record 5, English, head%20of%20delegation
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- HOD 2, record 5, English, HOD
correct, NATO
- HoD 3, record 5, English, HoD
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A delegate charged by the sending State with the duty of acting in that capacity. 4, record 5, English, - head%20of%20delegation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Definition taken from the Vienna Convention on the representation of states in their relations with international organizations of a universal character. 5, record 5, English, - head%20of%20delegation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
head of delegation; HoD : term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 6, record 5, English, - head%20of%20delegation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Relations internationales
- Organismes internationaux (Droit)
- Organisation militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chef de délégation
1, record 5, French, chef%20de%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation
correct, masculine noun, NATO, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CDD 2, record 5, French, CDD
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- HOD 3, record 5, French, HOD
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Délégué chargé par l'État d'envoi d'agir en cette qualité. 4, record 5, French, - chef%20de%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Définition tirée de la Convention de Vienne sur la représentation des États dans leurs relations avec les organisations internationales de caractère universel. 5, record 5, French, - chef%20de%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les délégations comportent toujours un chef. Il est recommandé que les chefs de délégation aient le même rang, ce qui garantit leur autorité réciproque. Il est bon de les choisir, autant que possible, parmi les hauts fonctionnaires informés de la politique générale de leur pays en matière de relations extérieures, avant la pratique des réunions internationales. 6, record 5, French, - chef%20de%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chef de délégation; CDD : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et tactique de l'Armée de terre. 7, record 5, French, - chef%20de%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
chef de délégation; CDD : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 8, record 5, French, - chef%20de%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Relaciones internacionales
- Organismos internacionales (Derecho internacional)
- Organización militar
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- jefe de delegación
1, record 5, Spanish, jefe%20de%20delegaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-10-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- delegation head
1, record 6, English, delegation%20head
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- head of the delegation 2, record 6, English, head%20of%20the%20delegation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chef de mission
1, record 6, French, chef%20de%20mission
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- chef de délégation 2, record 6, French, chef%20de%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- jefe de la delegación
1, record 6, Spanish, jefe%20de%20la%20delegaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- International Relations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Framework Agreement establishing a Federation in the Areas of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina with a Majority Bosniac and Croat Population 1, record 7, English, Framework%20Agreement%20establishing%20a%20Federation%20in%20the%20Areas%20of%20the%20Republic%20of%20Bosnia%20and%20Herzegovina%20with%20a%20Majority%20Bosniac%20and%20Croat%20Population
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Signed in Washington on 1 March 1994, under the auspices of the United States of America, by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia and the Head of the Bosnian Croat delegation at the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia. Also seen as : Framework Agreement for the Federation. 1, record 7, English, - Framework%20Agreement%20establishing%20a%20Federation%20in%20the%20Areas%20of%20the%20Republic%20of%20Bosnia%20and%20Herzegovina%20with%20a%20Majority%20Bosniac%20and%20Croat%20Population
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Framework Agreement for the Federation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Relations internationales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Accord-cadre portant création d'une Fédération dans les régions de la République de Bosnie-Herzégovine dont la population est en majorité bosniaque ou croate
1, record 7, French, Accord%2Dcadre%20portant%20cr%C3%A9ation%20d%27une%20F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20dans%20les%20r%C3%A9gions%20de%20la%20R%C3%A9publique%20de%20Bosnie%2DHerz%C3%A9govine%20dont%20la%20population%20est%20en%20majorit%C3%A9%20bosniaque%20ou%20croate
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de convenciones, tratados y acuerdos (Documentos)
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Acuerdo Marco por el que se establece una Federación en las Zonas de la República de Bosnia y Herzegovina con una mayoría de población bosnia y croata
1, record 7, Spanish, Acuerdo%20Marco%20por%20el%20que%20se%20establece%20una%20Federaci%C3%B3n%20en%20las%20Zonas%20de%20la%20Rep%C3%BAblica%20de%20Bosnia%20y%20Herzegovina%20con%20una%20mayor%C3%ADa%20de%20poblaci%C3%B3n%20bosnia%20y%20croata
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Laws and Regulations
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Protocol on refugees 1, record 8, English, Protocol%20on%20refugees
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Signed in Tehran on January 13, 1997 by the representative of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Head of the delegation of the United Tajik Opposition and the SRSG for Tajikistan. 1, record 8, English, - Protocol%20on%20refugees
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements internationaux
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Protocole relatif aux réfugiés
1, record 8, French, Protocole%20relatif%20aux%20r%C3%A9fugi%C3%A9s
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de leyes y reglamentos internacionales
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Protocolo sobre los refugiados
1, record 8, Spanish, Protocolo%20sobre%20los%20refugiados
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-12-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
- Administrative Structures (Publ. Admin.)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- delegation matrix
1, record 9, English, delegation%20matrix
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All requests for new "delegation" or for amendments to the existing delegation matrix must be approved by the appropriate deputy head. 1, record 9, English, - delegation%20matrix
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The electronic authorization and authentication system and processes should be designed to ensure complete auditability. The audit trail should include delegation matrices, user profiles ... 2, record 9, English, - delegation%20matrix
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the plural, matrices or matrixes. 1, record 9, English, - delegation%20matrix
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
- Structures de l'administration publique
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- matrice de délégation
1, record 9, French, matrice%20de%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système et les processus d'autorisation et d'authentification électroniques devraient pouvoir faire l'objet d'une vérification complète. La piste de vérification devrait comprendre les matrices de délégation, les profils d'utilisateur [...] 2, record 9, French, - matrice%20de%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-05-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- International Relations
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Alternate Head of Delegation 1, record 10, English, Alternate%20Head%20of%20Delegation
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Relations internationales
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Chef suppléant de la délégation
1, record 10, French, Chef%20suppl%C3%A9ant%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-12-10
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
- Business and Administrative Documents
- Decision-Making Process
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- instrument of delegation of staffing authority
1, record 11, English, instrument%20of%20delegation%20of%20staffing%20authority
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- instrument-of-staffing delegation 2, record 11, English, instrument%2Dof%2Dstaffing%20delegation
correct
- staffing delegation instrument 3, record 11, English, staffing%20delegation%20instrument
correct, proposal
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A document whereby the Public Service Commission authorizes a deputy head to perform certain of its powers, functions and duties, subject to certain terms and conditions, and approves the delegation by the deputy head of these powers, functions, and duties to certain persons within his/her jurisdiction. 4, record 11, English, - instrument%20of%20delegation%20of%20staffing%20authority
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
- Processus décisionnel
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- instrument de délégation de pouvoirs en matière de dotation en personnel
1, record 11, French, instrument%20de%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation%20de%20pouvoirs%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20dotation%20en%20personnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- instrument de délégation des pouvoirs de dotation 2, record 11, French, instrument%20de%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation%20des%20pouvoirs%20de%20dotation
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Document par lequel la Commission de la Fonction publique autorise un sous-chef à exercer, en son nom, certains de ses pouvoirs, fonctions et devoirs en y précisant les restrictions et conditions qui s'appliquent, et approuve la délégation par le sous-chef de ces pouvoirs, fonctions et devoirs à certaines personnes qui relèvent de lui. 3, record 11, French, - instrument%20de%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation%20de%20pouvoirs%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20dotation%20en%20personnel
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-08-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- delegation of signing authority
1, record 12, English, delegation%20of%20signing%20authority
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Delegation of signing authority to officers of a department or agency by the minister and the deputy head is primarily intended to facilitate procedures for the spending of funds available for departmental programs. 1, record 12, English, - delegation%20of%20signing%20authority
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- délégation de signature
1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation%20de%20signature
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acte administratif par lequel un fonctionnaire autorise un subordonné à signer à sa place et dès lors à prendre valablement une décision ou à s'engager pour le délégant. 1, record 12, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation%20de%20signature
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Management Control
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- delegation to deputy head 1, record 13, English, delegation%20to%20deputy%20head
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de gestion
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- pouvoirs et fonctions délégués au sous-chef
1, record 13, French, pouvoirs%20et%20fonctions%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9s%20au%20sous%2Dchef
masculine noun, plural
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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