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PLUS HAUT FONCTIONNAIRE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-05-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Special-Language Phraseology
- Diplomacy
- Federal Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- most senior Canada-based departmental official 1, record 1, English, most%20senior%20Canada%2Dbased%20departmental%20official
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
- Diplomatie
- Administration fédérale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plus haut fonctionnaire canadien du ministère
1, record 1, French, plus%20haut%20fonctionnaire%20canadien%20du%20minist%C3%A8re
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- plus haute fonctionnaire canadien du ministère 2, record 1, French, plus%20haute%20fonctionnaire%20canadien%20du%20minist%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plus haut fonctionnaire canadien du ministère : terme tiré du Manuel des instructions de sécurité. 1, record 1, French, - plus%20haut%20fonctionnaire%20canadien%20du%20minist%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Parliamentary Language
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Usher of the Black Rod
1, record 2, English, Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Black Rod 2, record 2, English, Black%20Rod
Canada
- Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod 3, record 2, English, Gentleman%20Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
former designation, see observation, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An officer of the Senate whose responsibilities include delivering messages to the Commons when its Members' attendance is required in the Senate Chamber by the Governor General or a deputy of the Governor General. 4, record 2, English, - Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In keeping with the Westminsterian Parliamentary tradition, the Usher of the Black Rod discharges his or her role as personal attendant and messenger of Her Majesty the Queen or her representative (Governor General or his or her Deputy). The Usher of the Black Rod is the most senior protocol officer in the Parliament of Canada and as such, is responsible for an important ceremonial side of the Senate's work, including the daily Speaker's Parade, royal assent, the Speech from the Throne, the installation of a Governor General and state funerals. In addition, The Usher of the Black Rod is responsible for security in the Senate Chamber, manages the Senate Page Program and is a member of the Welcoming Party for all visiting foreign dignitaries. 5, record 2, English, - Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Upon the appointment of the first woman [Mary McLaren] to the position of "Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod" on October 20, 1997, the Senate proposed that the title be changed to "Usher of the Black Rod." 6, record 2, English, - Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The title of the position comes from the ebony stick carried by the Black Rod, which is used to knock on the doors of the House of Commons Chamber to gain admission into that Chamber. 6, record 2, English, - Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- huissier du bâton noir
1, record 2, French, huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- huissière du bâton noir 2, record 2, French, huissi%C3%A8re%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
- huissier de la verge noire 3, record 2, French, huissier%20de%20la%20verge%20noire
masculine noun, Canada
- gentilhomme huissier de la verge noire 4, record 2, French, gentilhomme%20huissier%20de%20la%20verge%20noire
former designation, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Haut fonctionnaire du Sénat dont les responsabilités comprennent la transmission des messages aux Communes lorsque les députés sont convoqués au Sénat par le gouverneur général ou son [suppléant]. 5, record 2, French, - huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S’inscrivant dans la tradition parlementaire de Westminster, l'huissier du bâton noir fait office de serviteur personnel et de messager de Sa Majesté la reine ou de son représentant(le gouverneur général ou son suppléant). Il est le plus haut fonctionnaire protocolaire du Parlement du Canada. Il est responsable de l'aspect cérémoniel des travaux du Sénat, ce qui inclut le défilé quotidien du Président, la sanction royale des projets de loi, le discours du Trône, la cérémonie d’installation d’un gouverneur général et les funérailles nationales. En outre, il est responsable de la sécurité de la Chambre haute, gère le Programme des pages du Sénat et fait partie du comité d’accueil qui reçoit les dignitaires étrangers. 6, record 2, French, - huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[En 1997,] Mary McLaren est la première femme à occuper le poste de gentilhomme huissier de la verge noire au Sénat canadien. Sa nomination entraîne la création immédiate du titre féminin de huissière du bâton noir. 2, record 2, French, - huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le titre de ce poste provient du bâton d’ébène dont se sert l’huissier pour frapper aux portes de la Chambre des communes et obtenir la permission d’y entrer. 7, record 2, French, - huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ujier del Bastón Negro
1, record 2, Spanish, Ujier%20del%20Bast%C3%B3n%20Negro
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alto funcionario del Senado, cuyas responsabilidades comprenden la transmisión de mensajes a los Comunes cuando el Gobernador General (o su representante) convoca a los diputados al Senado. 1, record 2, Spanish, - Ujier%20del%20Bast%C3%B3n%20Negro
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
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