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Topic: Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs

	Secretary of State - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In France, a Secretary of State is a junior minister, responsible to a minister or the Prime Minister.
		In the United States federal government, the main role of the Secretary of State is to supervise and conduct foreign policy.
		In the individual states of the United States, the Secretary of State is an administrative officer responsible for a variety of governmental functions, depending on the constitution and laws of the particular state.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Secretary_of_State (1309 words)

	Cabinet of the United Kingdom
		Secretary of State for Transport[?] and Secretary of State for Scotland[?] - Alistair Darling[?]
		In a controversial reshuffle on June 12, 2003, it was announced, without prior consultation, that the government intended to abolish the ancient office of Lord Chancellor and combine it with the posts of Secretary of State for Scotland[?] and Secretary of State for Wales in the new Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs[?].
		They will use the titles of Secretary of State for Scotland and for Wales despite not being the heads of those departments, which are being absorbed into the new Department for Constitutional Afairs[?].
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ca/Cabinet_(UK).html (491 words)

	Proposed Constitutional Amendments
		HJR 54 would create a Texas rail relocation and improvement fund in the state treasury and would authorize grants of state revenue and issuance of public debt to relocate, rehabilitate, and expand privately and publicly owned passenger and freight rail facilities and to construct railroad underpasses and overpasses.
		Any provision of state constitutional law that may prohibit or limit the authority of a political subdivision of the state to incur debt does not apply to those loans or grants.
		HJR 87 would increase the size of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct from eleven to thirteen members by increasing from four to five the number of public members and by adding a constitutional county court judge.
	www.sos.state.tx.us /elections/voter/2005novconsamend.shtml (898 words)

	The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003
		The functions of the First Secretary of State under section 28 of the Courts Act 1971[3] are transferred to the Secretary of State.
		Article 5 transfers to the Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs property, rights and liabilities to which the Lord Chancellor is entitled or subject in connection with the functions transferred by article 4.
		Article 7 transfers to the Secretary of State the functions of the First Secretary of State under section 28 of the Courts Act 1971.
	www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si2003/20031887.htm (2111 words)

	Maryland Secretary of State Mary D. Kane
		Secretary Kane is the fourth woman in 167 years to be appointed to this Constitutional office.
		The Division of State Documents, publisher of the Code of Maryland Regulations and the Maryland Register, is also administered by the Secretary of State’s Office.
		Secretary Kane is a graduate of Mount Saint Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland and the Catholic University of America’s, Columbus School of Law in Washington, DC.
	www.sos.state.md.us /mdkbio.htm (461 words)

	Secretary of State (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		America’s Secretary of State is responsible for international affairs and serves as the nation’s representative to foreign governments.
		The Secretary of State maintains important state and genealogical records as well as preserves the State Capitol and its history.
		The Secretary of State’s office is a leader in using technology to better serve Georgia citizens.
	www.sos.state.ga.us /onlinetour/2ndfloor/secretaryofstate.html (188 words)

	Secretary of State - Finding the Correct Forms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Secretary of State is one of five constitutional officers originally designated in Indiana's State Constitution of 1816.
		The Secretary of State's office oversees Indiana's securities industry as well as the activities of mortgage brokers, collection agencies, franchisors and continuing care retirement centers.
		At the age of 36, Secretary Rokita is the second youngest Secretary of State in the country.
	www.state.in.us /sos/business/corps/guide.html (3319 words)

	CAAB
		To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many visits to RAF Menwith Hill were made by US personnel not resident or working on the base during 2002–03.
		To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether requests for visits to RAF Menwith Hill are determined by his Department; and what discussions take place with the US authorities before the response to individual requests is determined.
		The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs (Mr.
	www.caabuk.plus.com /Parliament/writtenstatements.htm (797 words)

	Department for Constitutional Affairs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The DCA is responsible for the administration of the Courts and certain Tribunals, reform of the Constitution, reform of the civil law, the appointment of the Judiciary (including the Lay Magistracy), and relationships with the Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Law and policy on human rights, freedom of information and data protection.
		Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor: The Rt Hon The Lord Falconer of Thoroton QC
		Parliamentary Under–Secretary of State: The Rt Hon Baroness Ashton of Upholland
	www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk /ministerial_responsibilities/departments/dca.asp (616 words)

	GNN - Government News Network
		The recommendations and advice published by the Panel to the Secretary of State are published on the DCA website at http://www.dca.gov.uk.
		The Chairman and members of the Panel are appointed by the Secretary of State.
		The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer
	www.gnn.gov.uk /content/detail.asp?NewsAreaID=2&ReleaseID=206842 (482 words)

	Constitutional Reform Bill [HL]
		Chancellor” substitute “Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs”.
		In subsection (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Secretary of State”.
		In subsection (4) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Secretary of State”.
	www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/ld200304/ldbills/130/04130.98-104.html (2001 words)

	Alan Duncan MP - Constitutional Affairs Speeches (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Thus in the United States, the President and other members of the Executive are debarred from being members of the legislature whereas in the United Kingdom the position is the reverse.
		The Department for Constitutional Affairs invests about £7.6 million in community legal service law centres, compared with £4.3 million in the first year of the CLS in 2000–01—a massive increase in funding.
		However, on constitutional reform, we must remember that we are setting rules for all—for both sides and for a day on which the boot may well be on the other foot.
	www.alanduncan.org.uk /westminster/december-2003.htm (4499 words)

	Office of the Texas Secretary of State
		As Texas’ 105th Secretary of State, I am honored and excited to have this opportunity to serve the people of Texas.
		Secretary of State Roger Williams Educates Students and Brazos County Residents on VOTEXAS
		Secretary of State Roger Williams and UT Coach Augie Garrido Kick-off VOTEXAS Fall Tour
	www.sos.state.tx.us (321 words)

	Iraqi Draft Constitution
		I congratulate the Iraqi people and their leaders on the submission of a draft Constitution to Iraq’s Transitional National Assembly.
		From Iraq’s first free elections in January, to the creation of an inclusive transitional government in the spring, to today’s draft Constitution, free Iraqis have shown determination and resolve in the face of extremism and violence.
		America admires the bravery of all Iraqis who are working peacefully for a democratic, secure, and prosperous Iraq, and we remain committed to assisting them.
	www.state.gov /secretary/rm/2005/51332.htm (240 words)

	Secretary of state - Secretary of State - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Secretary of State is one of five constitutional officers originally The Secretary of State's office oversees Indiana's securities industry as well
		Nonprofits must file a report with the NH Secretary of State by December 31, 2005.
		At the time of American independence, "Secretary of State" was a title given to The position of "Secretary of State of The United States" was thus
	west-coast.siteslinks.com /sil/west-coast-secretary-of-state.htm (260 words)

	Department for Constitutional Affairs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is primarily responsible for reforms to the Constitution, relations with the Channel Islands and Isle of Man and, within England and Wales, it is concerned with the administration of the Courts, the appointment of the Judiciary.
		Minister of State for Constitutional Affairs - The Rt Hon Harriet Harman QC MP Parliamentary Under Secretary of State - The Rt Hon.
		Parliamentary Under Secretary of State - Bridget Prentice MP Parliamentary Under Secretary of State - Vera Baird QC MP Advocate General for Scotland - The Rt Hon.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Department_for_Constitutional_Affairs (345 words)

	Secretary of State Henry Lewis Stimson
		Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice > Former Secretaries of State > Biographies
		Secretary of State in President Hoover's Cabinet from March 28, 1929, until March 4, 1933;
		As Secretary of State, was chairman of the American delegation to the London Naval Conference in 1930, and formulated the Stimson Doctrine with regard to Japanese activities in China;
	www.state.gov /secretary/former/40827.htm (233 words)

	Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It was created in 2003, and was originally intended to supersede the office of Lord Chancellor, with the Lord Chancellor's Department renamed the Department for Constitutional Affairs.
		The office was formally created through the approval, by way of the Order-in-Council procedure, of 'The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (SI 2003 No. 1887)'.
		Through the order references to the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chancellor's Department were thereby construed to either refer to or stand transferred to the Secretary.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Secretary_of_State_for_Constitutional_Affairs (242 words)

	Parliament (Parliamentary privilege, Select committees, House...
		The main difference between the two Houses is that, in the House of Lords, neither the Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor nor the deputizing Chairman controls procedure; instead, such matters are decided by the general feeling of the House, which is sometimes interpreted by its Leader.
		The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, in his role as Lord Chancellor, may vote, but does not have a casting vote.
		Each committee is constituted on the basis of party strength in the House.
	home.san.rr.com /ssb321/_disc1/00000008.htm (972 words)

	Alan Duncan MP - Constitutional Affairs Speeches (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Is it not also the case that inasmuch as there is an attempt to separate powers, it is not a balanced structure, because the Secretary of State has swiped all the powers that matter most—it is a system of checks and imbalances.
		What does this statutory duty mean for the rest of Government in that, hitherto, all Secretaries of State have been equal and interchangeable, and yet there will now be one who is different.
		We live with having Scottish Members in the Cabinet, such as the Secretary of State for Scotland, who is sitting on the Government Front Bench.
	www.alanduncan.org.uk /westminster/january-2004.htm (2556 words)

	Department for Constitutional Affairs - Appointments - Public Appointments
		The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor makes appointments to a number of executive and advisory non-departmental public bodies.
		The Secretary of State is also responsible for the appointment of the Lieutenant Governors in the Crown Dependencies.
		The Panel is the principal source of advice to the Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs on the regulation of the legal services sector.
	www.dca.gov.uk /judicial/appointments/pubappoint.htm (146 words)

	Ministerial Committee on Domestic Affairs (DA) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
		Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and Secretary of State for Wales
		Secretary of State for Transport and Secretary of State for Scotland
	www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk /secretariats/committees/da.asp (156 words)

	Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor
		Lord Falconer of Thoroton was appointed as Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor in June 2003.
		He served as Minister of State at the Cabinet Office from July 1998 to June 2001.
	www.number-10.gov.uk /output/Page3956.asp (202 words)

	Constitutional Reform Bill [HL]
		Constitutional Affairs may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice,”.
		Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs or the Lord Chief
		In subsection (7) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Secretary of State for
	www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/ld200304/ldbills/030/04030.121-127.html (2131 words)

	Ministers water down Freedom of Information Act
		Alan Beith MP, chairman of the Constitutional Affairs Committee, said he was concerned the proposals had the "potential to have an undue restriction on the working of the Act...
		Oliver Heald, shadow Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs, said: "I fear the Government may be attempting to close down public scrutiny by curtailing the public's right to know with this more restrictive regime.
		Responding to the Constitutional Affairs Committee's report, Freedom of Information - one year on, Lord Falconer, Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, said: "I welcome and share the overall assessment of the committee that the implementation of the FoI Act has been a 'significant success'.
	www.propagandamatrix.com /articles/October2006/171006Ministers.htm (892 words)

	United Kingdom - Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members
		Secretary of State for the Environment, Food, & Rural Affairs
		Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs
		Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs & Lord Chancellor
	www.exxun.com /UnitedKingdom/j_cf.html (350 words)

	Lord Falconer appointed Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs
		As part of the continuing drive to modernise the constitution and public services, the Prime Minister has today announced far-reaching reforms including the creation of a new Department for Constitutional Affairs.
		The creation of the Department for Constitutional Affairs builds on the major constitutional reforms carried through by Lord Irvine in his six years as Lord Chancellor.
		The new Secretary of State will not be a member of the Supreme Court.
	www.number-10.gov.uk /output/Page3892.asp (804 words)

	The Texas State Senate: Senate Committee on State Affairs
		Determine whether a constitutional amendment is prudent and/or necessary to protect private property owners from condemnations for economic development purposes.
		Determine which state, regional, and local governmental entities have eminent domain powers and how those powers may be used.
		All other costs shall be borne be the Senate State Affairs Committee’s interim budget, as approved by the Senate Administration Committee.
	www.senate.state.tx.us /75r/senate/commit/c570/c570.htm (1140 words)

	THE REPORT OF THE DEAN AND CHAPTER 2004
		N February 2004, we welcomed the publication of the findings of the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs, approved by Your Majesty.
		This Assessor would be appointed by the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State immediately and be re-appointed every five years.
		He or she would not have the power of the Visitor to give determinations binding on the parties, but would recommend how disputes might be resolved.
	www.westminster-abbey.org /special/report/report_9.htm (526 words)

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