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National Advisory Council - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The National Advisory Council of India is an advisory body set up to monitor the implementation of the UPA government's manifesto, the Common Minimum Programme(CMP). The leader of the Congress party, Sonia Gandhi is the chairperson of NAC, holding the status of a cabinet minister. The NAC has been criticised by some as not in keeping with India's constitution, and that it would emerge as an alternative, unelected cabinet, particularly given Mrs. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Advisory_Council   (201 words)

National Advisory Council on Indian Education - OIE The National Advisory Council on Indian Education (Council) is authorized by section 7141 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), 20 U.S.C. The Council is governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. The Council is hereby rechartered in accordance with section 14(b) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Members of the Council who are not full-time employees of the Federal Government are entitled to receive compensation for meetings at a rate determined by the Secretary, plus per diem and travel expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. www.ed.gov /about/offices/list/ods/oie/nacie.html   (598 words)

SBA - National Advisory Council Members of the National Advisory Council serve without compensation. Members must not participate in, or make use of advisory council activities that directly affect their business or financial interests, unless the activities are available to the general public. Members must not use their status as a SBA advisory council member to get benefits that are not available to the general public. www.sba.gov /aboutsba/nac.html   (934 words)

MTSNAC Home The MTS National Advisory Council (MTSNAC) is a With its regulation and administration the responsibility of many different groups and localities, historically the MTS has suffered from the lack of a national focus. The Marine Transportation System — or MTS — consists of waterways, ports, and intermodal landside connections, which allow the various modes of transportation to move people and goods to, from, and on the water. www.mtsnac.org   (222 words)

min2-01.htm The National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism convened for its ninety-sixth meeting at 7 p.m., on February 7, at the Pook's Hill Marriott Hotel, Bethesda, Maryland, and at 8:35 a.m., on Thursday, February 8, at the Natcher Conference Center, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland. Dufour said that all NIH Advisory Councils have been required to review their Institute's efforts to implement the NIH Policy every two years since the Policy was first adopted as part of the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993. He referred Council members to a number of technology transfer publications he had brought to the meeting and said the Centers were available to provide up to date training for substance abuse professionals and other professionals in medicine, nursing, social work, and other fields. www.niaaa.nih.gov /AboutNIAAA/AdvisoryCouncil/CouncilMinutes/min2-01.htm   (7205 words)

National Advisory Council The Advisory Council is organized in five regions of the country, including members with responsibilities for academic affairs, student affairs, and institutional research. He has served on the Board of the National Council for Student Development (NCSD) of the American Association of Community Colleges, been president of the Illinois College Personnel Association, and is a past Chair of Commission XI (Student Development in the Two-Year College) of the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). He is a member of a number of higher education organizations including the Association for Institutional Research, the National Community College Council for Research and Planning, the Association for the Study of Higher Education, and Division J (Higher Education) of the American Educational Research Association. www.faculty.umb.edu /alicia_dowd/ccssp/national_advisory_council.htm   (3840 words)

National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice, Second Report to the Secretary and Congress The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP) in this second report to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Congress highlights its activities during the November 2001-2002 period and presents its concerns and perspectives on the continuing critical nursing shortage with particular emphasis on the nurse faculty shortage. This second mandated report from the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP) is presented to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Congress within a climate of the continuing shortage of registered nurses (RNs). (P.L. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall establish an advisory council to be known as the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (in this section referred to as the ‘Advisory Council'). bhpr.hrsa.gov /nursing/nacnep.htm   (13165 words)

Advisory Council: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Each Institute of the National Institutes of Health maintains a national advisory council which has two general functions: (1) to advise the Institute on policy and procedures affecting the extramural research programs and (2) to provide a second level of review for all grant and cooperative agreement applications considered by the Institute for funding. The National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council meets three times each year to review applications from scientists seeking financial support for biomedical research and research training on disorders of the brain and nervous system. Council approval is not required for supplements under the NIH programs to promote reentry into biomedical and behavioral research careers and to increase involvement in biomedical research of underrepresented minorities and individuals with disabilities. www.ninds.nih.gov /find_people/nands/index.htm   (1720 words)

Mary Wakefield Appointed to National Advisory Council The 21-member council serves as an advisory panel to the HHS secretary and the director of AHRQ on priorities for a national health services research agenda. Also serving on the council as ex-officio members are representatives from seven federal agencies including the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last year, Dr. Wakefield was appointed by the U.S. Comptroller General to a 3-year term on the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, which is responsible for advising Congress on Medicare. www.nurses.com /Content/news/article.asp?Bucket=Article&DocID={9DE39891-FC3F-11D4-A770-00D0B7694F32}&VNETCOOKIE=NO   (447 words)

Australian Immigration Minister - Media Release: New look National Multicultural Advisory Council The Minister acknowledged the contributions of the former National Multicultural Advisory Council. Mr Roach has significant experience with advisory bodies, holding the positions of Director with the Australian Information Industry Association and the Committee for Economic Development of Australia and member of the Australian Graduate School of Management Advisory Council. Dr Tran was appointed as Director to the Board of Directors of the Special Broadcasting Service, she is an Associate Director and Executive Member of the Centre for International and Cross-Cultural Studies, a Counsellor for the Federation of the Vietnamese Communities in Australia and a member of the South-Australia-Asean Research Group. www.minister.immi.gov.au /media_releases/ruddock_media97/r97066.htm   (1977 words)

About NAI:National Archives Advisory Council Section 21 of the National Archives Act provides for annual reports by the Director of the National Archives on the work of the National Archives, and annual reports by the National Archives Advisory Council on the activities of the Council. Commencing with the report for the year 1997, the reports of the Director of the National Archives for the years 1997-2001 have been published at the same time as the reports of the National Archives Advisory Council. The Chairman of the Council is Mr Justice Bryan McMahon, who, together with the eleven members of the current Council, was appointed to the post on 21 November 2002 for a five-year term. www.nationalarchives.ie /about/naac.htm   (295 words)

Marquette University College of Engineering - National Advisory Council The mission of the National Advisory Council is to serve as a bridge between the professional engineering community and the College of Engineering (COE) in order to create interdependent relationships that will help accomplish the common goals of industry and address the needs of the College and its students. Since the Council is national in scope and distance may be a barrier to participation for some members, all meetings will be held with teleconferencing capability to accommodate members who are not in Milwaukee. In essence, the Council’s purpose is to provide direction, feedback and leadership to the College in order to meet the ever changing needs of the students and the profession. www.marquette.edu /engineering/pages/GettingInvolved/advisory.html   (458 words)

National Advisory Council The National Advisory Council (NAC) has been set up as an interface with Civil Society in regard to the implementation of the National Common Minimum Programme (NCMP) of the Government of India. Contents Provided and maintained by the office of National Advisory Council The Council makes detailed recommendations to the Government of India in the areas of priority identified in the NCMP and to provide independent feedback on the impact of action initiated in various sectors. nac.nic.in   (155 words)

What's New - National Advisory Council on Aging The National Advisory Council on Aging was created on May 1, 1980, to assist and advise the Minister of Health on all matters related to the aging of the Canadian population and the quality of life of seniors. Ottawa, October 19, 2005 — The National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) urges governments, care institutions and other stakeholders to work together to improve the lives of seniors in long-term care facilities. The Council launched on October 1st, the International Day of Older Persons as declared by the United Nations, a new report called Seniors on the margins: Aging in poverty in Canada. www.naca-ccnta.ca /naca_main_e.htm   (645 words)

National Advisory Eye Council History [About NEI] Council initiated program planning by considering a report, "Recommendations to the National Advisory Neurological Diseases and Blindness Council from its ad hoc Subcommittee on Rehabilitation". Council deferred action on the report to the June meeting, so that members would be able to read this lengthy report. Council voted unanimously to refer the application to the Division of Research Grants for study section review prior to the June Council meeting. www.nei.nih.gov /about/naec/history.asp   (847 words)

National Advisory Council The role of the National Advisory Council is to guide, advise and assure that the resulting exhibition is outstanding and reflective of the greater Native American community. The council includes a diverse representation of Native non-profit arts representatives, funders and national arts and education leaders. The council provides knowledge of historic and current trends in Native American art and culture and assisted Artrain USA in identifying and recruiting Native American project planners, educators, designers, fabricators and installers. www.artrainusa.org /nac.html   (155 words)

FaCSIA Disabilities National Disability Advisory Council The National Disability Advisory Council was set up in 1996 to create better links between government, people with disabilities and their families. National Disability Advisory Council Members for the third term are: Senator Patterson with the National Disability Advisory Council Members at the March 2004 Council Meeting www.facs.gov.au /internet/facsinternet.nsf/disabilities/representation-ndac.htm   (343 words)

Researcher named to national advisory council The institute's External Advisory Council is composed of leaders in research fields central to the institute's mission and advises management on strategic issues and programmatic effectiveness. David Costill, who is the John and Janice Fisher Professor Emeritus in Exercise Science, was named to the council April 15. Costill is the author of more than 400 peer-reviewed journal articles and six books, including "Running: The Athlete Within." He has served as a consultant to NASA, the United States Olympic Committee and the National Institutes of Health. www.bsu.edu /sitemap/article/0,1375,-5589-10513,00.html   (184 words)

The Hindu : National : Gender equality: National Advisory Council writes to PM NEW DELHI: The National Advisory Council (NAC), chaired by Sonia Gandhi, has suggested specific changes in the existing laws to ensure equality for women in all matters including inheritance of agricultural land and property in line with the commitment made in the national common minimum programme (NCMP). The Council felt that access to arable land was an important instrument for the economic empowerment and social status of rural women. The council members also pointed that the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution still had laws which discriminated against women. www.hindu.com /2005/06/30/stories/2005063013821300.htm   (465 words)

President' National Advisory Council The President’s National Advisory Council is the brainchild of President Rev. Members of the President’s National Advisory Council and New York Medical College officials assembled in White Plains, N. last October for their fourth annual meeting which targeted the pressing topic of how to structure and run clinical departments in the current medical school environment. Participating was council member, Kenneth I. Shine, M.D., president of the Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences, who was a featured speaker. www.nymc.edu /pubs/Chironian/Summer2000/council.htm   (436 words)

National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality (NAC) The National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality provides advice and recommendations to the Director, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and to the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), on priorities for a national health services research agenda. National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality. The 21-member panel is comprised of private-sector experts who contribute a varied perspective on the health care system and the most important questions that AHRQ's research should address in order to promote improvements in the quality, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness of clinical practice. www.ahcpr.gov /about/council.htm   (309 words)

MARINE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY During the two day meeting the Council discussed the mission and purpose of the MTSNAC, including the scope of the Council, past accomplishments, the SEA-21 Initiative and refocusing for future projects. The Council addressed team realignment and approved the reorganization of the current nine teams into four: Waterways, Education, Intermodal Capacity and Operations, and Shipbuilding. John Jamian, Deputy Maritime Administrator, provided the Council with an update on the SEA-21 Initiative, which has been briefed to both Secretary Mineta and the Office of Management and Budget. www.mtsnac.org /docs/MTSNACNov04MeetingSummary.htm   (266 words)

Bank of America Announces National Community Advisory Council The Council, made up of public- and private-sector leaders including two mayors of large urban areas, will provide external perspective and advise the bank on programs and services to help ensure its continued leadership in community development. In addition to advising on broad strategies for impacting whole communities, the Council will provide valuable external perspective on the bank's efforts to lend and invest $750 billion for community economic development over the next 10 years. As our nation's leading community development bank, we are in a unique position to bring together dedicated leaders to foster collaborative thinking and advance our collective efforts in neighborhood revitalization. www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/09-22-2005/0004113275&EDATE=   (449 words)

The National Advisory Council The National Advisory Council, composed of approximately 75 attorneys, judges, business, and community leaders from throughout the nation, works to strengthen the law school’s national reputation and influence.   The National Advisory Council advises the law school on state and national issues affecting legal education and assists the Dean and the law school in the areas of admissions and placement, development, and reputation.   Members of the National Advisory Council often host law school receptions in their areas of the country. www.law.csuohio.edu /dean/national_advisory_council.html   (224 words)

NCCTE - National Advisory Council The Advisory Council serves both the National Dissemination Center and the National Research Center. Council members give input regarding appropriate strategies for implementation and assessment of the work of the National Centers. The Advisory Council meets twice a year in the spring and fall. www.nccte.org /about/advisoryCouncil.asp   (183 words)

National Advisory Council for Suicide Prevention board members announced The National Advisory Council for Suicide Prevention (NACSP) aims to reduce suicide, suicidal thinking and self-harming behaviours across all age groups in the Australian population. The NACSP replaces the National Advisory Council for Youth Suicide Prevention and reflects its expanded focus. "The Advisory Council will guide national suicide prevention activities over the next few years and provide me with strategic advice to address this growing concern. www.health.gov.au /mediarel/yr2000/mw/mw20079.htm   (546 words)

National Advisory Council for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NACCAM) The National Advisory Council for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NACCAM) is charged with the responsibility of advising, consulting with, and making recommendations to the Director, NCCAM, on matters relating to the research activities and functions of the Center. The role and responsibilities of the council members include secondary review of grant applications in light of NCCAM scientific program priorities and program balance. Nine of these members are licensed in complementary or alternative medicine and three are from the general public. nccam.nih.gov /about/advisory/naccam   (298 words)

CMHS Programs: National Advisory Council Consumer/Survivor Subcommittee Recommendations The CMHS Subcommittee on Consumer/Survivor Issues recommends that the CMHS National Advisory Council write a letter to the Presidential Personnel Office that acknowledges an upcoming vacancy on the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act (TWWIIA) Advisory Panel and strongly recommends that a mental health consumer/survivor be chosen to fill the upcoming vacancy. The CMHS National Advisory Council Subcommittee on Consumer/Survivor Issues recommends that the CMHS National Advisory Council advise CMHS to increase support for jobs including the employment of consumers as funded service providers as described in Goal 2 and Recommendation 2.2 of the Final Report of the President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health. The CMHS National Advisory Council unanimously urged action on an immediate appointment to the consumer/survivor seat on the Council. www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov /cmhs/AdvisoryCouncil/matrix.asp   (1465 words)

DHS Department of Homeland Security Department Subcomponents and Agencies The National Infrastructure Advisory Council provides advice to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the President on the security of information systems for the public and private institutions that constitute the critical infrastructure of our Nation’s economy. The Homeland Security Advisory Council provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary on matters related to homeland security. The Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities was established to ensure that the Federal government appropriately supports safety and security for individuals with disabilities in disaster situations. www.dhs.gov /dhspublic/display?theme=9&content=4278   (1001 words)

advisory * Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service National... The Economic Advisory Council, 19301939 A Study in Economic Advice during Depression and Recovery. The advisory function of the International Court in the League and U.N. eras. The Project of a Permanent Court of International Justice and Resolutions of the Advisory Committee of Jurists Report and Commen. www.zwergwal.com /zweruuuadvisory.html   (2488 words)

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