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  Serjeant-at-Arms - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Serjeant at Arms' symbol of office is the ceremonial mace, which functions as a symbol of the Royal authority under which the House of Commons sits.
In the House of Lords, the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod is the Serjeant at Arms attached to the Lord Chancellor in his capacity as speaker of that House.
The Serjeants at Arms not appointed to serve Parliament, however, are honorific positions held by senior officers of the Royal Household.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sergeant_at_Arms   (759 words)

  
 U.S. Senate: Reference Home > Senate Organization > Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper
The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, elected by the members, serves as the protocol and chief law enforcement officer and is the principal administrative manager for most support services in the United States Senate.
The Sergeant at Arms leads the senators from the Senate to the House chamber for joint sessions of Congress, to the presidential inaugural platform, or wherever the Senate may go as a body.
The Sergeant at Arms serves as the executive officer of the Senate for enforcement of all rules of the Committee on Rules and Administration regulating the Senate Wing of the Capitol and the Senate Office Buildings and has responsibility for and immediate supervision of the Senate floor, chamber and galleries.
www.senate.gov /reference/office/sergeant_at_arms.htm   (513 words)

  
 U.S. Senate: Art & History Home > People > Officers & Staff > Sergeant At Arms
Sergeants at Arms lead the senators when they go anywhere as a body, including to the House Chamber for the State of the Union Address and joint meetings of Congress, and to the presidential inaugural platform for inaugurations.
Soon after the retitling, the Senate gave the Sergeant at Arms authority to “summon and command the absent Members” to appear in the Chamber to establish a quorum—the language was later modified to “...
In the nineteenth century, the Sergeant at Arms became the Senate’s wagon master and keeper of the Senate stables, so when the Senate purchased its first automobile in 1913 —used by the Vice President— the Sergeant at Arms assumed responsibility for automobile leasing and maintenance, traffic control, and parking around the Capitol.
www.senate.gov /artandhistory/history/common/briefing/sergeant_at_arms.htm   (2327 words)

  
 THE OFFICE OF THE SENATE SERGEANT AT ARMS - html version
The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, elected by the members, serves as the protocol and chief law enforcement officer and is the principle administrative manager for most support services in the United States Senate.
In the nineteenth century the Sergeant at Arms was the Senate's wagon master and keeper of the Senate stables.
The Sergeant at Arms enforces all rules concerning the operation of the Senate chamber, and supervises the Senate floor and galleries.
ublib.buffalo.edu /libraries/e-resources/ebooks/records/edr0357.html   (2327 words)

  
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Later that weekend, in consultation with the Deputy Sergeant at Arms, the Majority and Minority Staff Directors for the Committee agreed to place the Committee’s server backup tapes in the custody of the United States Capitol Police (USCP) for preservation.
Additionally, SAA staff determined that the “old hard drives” of the servers were still being used and could not be taken into custody without shutting down the Committee’s computer system.
SAA staff conducted a site survey to ascertain the physical and logical layout of the Committee’s servers and over the weekend of November 22-23, 2003, the four Committee servers were disconnected, their hard drives removed and preserved, and the Committee’s data was restored to new hard drives.
judiciary.senate.gov /testimony.cfm?id=1085&wit_id=2514   (8475 words)

  
 Sergeant at Arms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
A staff of sergeants, under the direction of the Chief Sergeant at Arms, Sven Lindquist, is responsible for the security of the Senate.
Sergeants are responsible for the security of the Chamber, galleries, offices and hearing rooms and for enforcing the dress code in the Senate Chamber.
The Sergeant's Office is also responsible for scheduling rooms for committee hearings, the issuance of parking permits for Senators and staff, the issuance of keys and identity cards and handling requests for the distribution of furniture and office equipment.
www.senate.leg.state.mn.us /departments/secretary/ssgt.htm   (189 words)

  
 Sergeant at Arms Office
The assistant sergeants, postmaster, and assistant postmaster are elected by the House members to serve with the chief sergeant as officers of the House.
A major role for the chief sergeant is to provide a safe environment for members (and staff) at all times, particularly during session in the House chamber or during committee meetings.
The chief sergeant is responsible for decorum and protocol, and may be requested by the speaker to locate and escort members to the chamber during a roll call vote.
www.house.leg.state.mn.us /sergeant/sergeant.htm   (658 words)

  
 IMPERMISSIBILITY OF DEPUTIZING THE HOUSE SERGEANT AT ARMS AS A SPECIAL DEPUTY U.S. MARSHAL
IMPERMISSIBILITY OF DEPUTIZING THE HOUSE SERGEANT AT ARMS AS A SPECIAL DEPUTY U.S. Appointment of the House Sergeant at Arms as a Special Deputy U.S. Marshal would entail an overlapping of congressional and executive accountability that is incompatible with separation of powers requirements.
Since the House Sergeant at Arms remains in office subject to removal by the House of Representatives, 2 U.S.C. the House, on its own initiative, could remove the Sergeant at Arms from the position which is intertwined with his deputation.
The House Sergeant at Arms is an Officer of the Congress.
www.usdoj.gov /olc/usmsdep_sa1.htm   (953 words)

  
 Search Results for gentleman-at-arms - Encyclopædia Britannica
In feudal England a sergeant at arms was an armed officer of a lord and was often one...
This curious octopus uses one of its eight arms to examine a mysterious creature swimming near the reef.
Includes information on current campaigns, including the land mine ban, the establishment of an arms sales code of conduct, the diffusion of light weapons, and a limit to ballistic missile proliferation.
www.britannica.com /search?query=gentleman-at-arms&submit=Find&source=MWTEXT   (528 words)

  
 Chain of Command   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Ssergeant at Arms The position of the Sergeant at Arms is to carry out orders that the Captain and Lieutenants has given them.
The Sergeant is not allowed to hire out the whole company but he is able to inform the Captain and Lieutenant of possible services.
If a person is unable to fulfill their role as Sergeant at Arms then the Corporal of the Watch will assume the responsibility until the Sergeant at Arms is able to return to active duty.
mywebpages.comcast.net /seanmcshaft/chain_of_command.html   (560 words)

  
 The Pickle Report: Part 2
Some of those who were interviewed for this investigation speculated that the involvement of the SAA during the anthrax incident in October 2001 may have resulted in the relaxation of security controls for the Committee.
SAA records indicated the Committee had 16 active remote access cards, but the SAA does not track the names of individuals within the Committee who are given the cards.
The Chairman's letter authorizing the Sergeant at Arms to conduct this investigation requested only fact-finding and it is beyond the scope of this report to recommend any particular sanction for individuals identified in this report as having access to Democratic files.
news.findlaw.com /cnn/docs/senate/pickle30404rpt2.html   (6140 words)

  
 House Rules part 2 - www.scstatehouse.net - LPITS
2.13 The Sergeant at Arms shall be elected by the membership of the House for a term of two years and shall be under the direct supervision of the Speaker of the House.
2.15 The duties of the Sergeant at Arms, shall be as provided for in Chapter 3 of Title 2, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended.
2.16 The Sergeant at Arms may designate, subject to the approval of the Speaker, other staff members of the House to assist the Speaker and the Sergeant in performing such duties as they may direct, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 2, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976.
www.scstatehouse.net /HousePage/hr2.htm   (772 words)

  
 California State Assembly Sergeant At Arms
Ronald E. Pane, Chief Sergeant at Arms, was first elected to this position on April 22, 1996.
He serves as the official Sergeant at Arms of the House.
Chief Sergeant at Arms Ronald E. Pane is responsible for the administration of the largest support staff in the California State Assembly.
www.assembly.ca.gov /sergeant   (337 words)

  
 WSJ News
Republican state Rep. Rick Skindrud, defeated in the November election after nine years in the Assembly, appears in line to be the chamber's next sergeant at arms.
Employing a staff of dozens, the sergeant at arms ensures the smooth operation of the Assembly, securing the chamber, overseeing pages and providing food and refreshments for members.
For the last four years, he has served as sergeant at arms for the Assembly Republican caucus.
www.madison.com /wisconsinstatejournal/local/38626.php   (405 words)

  
 Sergeant at Arms
The Sergeant at Arms is a voting member of the executive board.
The Sergeant at Arms is responsible for recording attendance and determining if members are in good standing upon graduation.
This position requires approximately 1 to 2 hours after each Chapter meeting to record attendance and occasionally (3 to 4 times per academic year) communicating with SCAVMA members regarding the number of meetings they have attended.
www.tc.umn.edu /~scavma/index_files/sergeantatarms.htm   (123 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | UK Politics | A-Z of Parliament | R-S | Serjeant at Arms
The Serjeant at Arms is an important official of the House of Commons who is responsible for maintaining law and order in and around the Commons, and also performs some administrative duties.
He is appointed to assist the Speaker and during the speaker's procession walks ahead of the Speaker carrying the Mace.
The Serjeant at Arms in the Lords performs similar ceremonial duties but is far less powerful than his counterpart in the Commons.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk_politics/a-z_of_parliament/r-s/82101.stm   (135 words)

  
 Secretary of the Senate, Senate Sergeant At Arms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Senate Sergeant At Arms Office manages the parking lots and ramps in the Capitol complex area, providing Senate Members and employees parking accommodations.
The Senate Sergeant At Arms Office functions under the jurisdiction of the Committee on Rules and Administration, under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate.
The Senate Sergeant At Arms Office is responsible for safety and security of Senate Members and employees, and acquires, distributes, and maintains Senate equipment, furniture, and building facilities.
www.senate.leg.state.mn.us /departments/secretary/sergeant   (542 words)

  
 Sergeant at Arms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The sergeant at arms’ office handles security and transportation matters for the House and also includes staff trained to handle medical emergencies in the capitol.
The sergeant at arms offices are located on the basement floor
For assistance during or after work hours, House Sergeant at Arms can be reached at (225)342-1228 (Main phone number) until midnight daily.
house.legis.state.la.us /H-Staff/sergeant.htm   (68 words)

  
 Rotary Club of Washago - Sergeant at Arms Committee
Our Sergeant at Arms is responsible for maintaining order during our meetings and for exposing faux pas of fellow members so that the president may decide what punishment is necessary.
Fellowship, comeraderie, and levity are the hallmaks of a good club, and our Sergeant at Arms Committee ensures that these attributes are deliverd each week at our meetings.
Our Sergeant at Arms Committee is responsible for organizing various social activities within the club such as our annual Canoe Day, when our members travel the Black River by canoe.
www.washagorotary.ca /S_A.html   (232 words)

  
 Fraternal Order of Police - Frank Gale, National Sergeant-at-Arms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Frank Gale became National Sergeant-at-Arms in September 2004 when he was elected by the board at the F.O.P.'s Fall Board Meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Frank is a Sergeant with the Denver Sheriff's Department.
He has been a member of the Fraternal Order of Police for as long as there has been a lodge in Denver.
www.grandlodgefop.org /ntlofficers/eboard/gale.html   (101 words)

  
 Sergeant-at-Arms
The English bodyguard’s strength was later increased to 30, and in 1415, one of their numbers was appointed to attend upon the Speaker and all Parliaments as Sergeant-at-Arms for the Commons.
The Sergeant’s Mace had originally been part of the normal fighting equipment of mounted men at arms, together with their lances, swords and armour.
Over time the mace became ornamental and was recognized as the emblem of a royal Sergeant-at-Arms.
www.legassembly.sk.ca /legassembly/sergeant.htm   (345 words)

  
 US CODE: Title 2,58a–4. Metered charges on copiers; “Sergeant at Arms” and “user” ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Metered charges on copiers; “Sergeant at Arms” and “user” defined; certification of services and equipment as official; deposit of payments; availability for expenditure
(1) “Sergeant at Arms” means the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the United States Senate; and
(2) “user” means any Senator, Officer of the Senate, Committee, office, or entity provided copiers by the Sergeant at Arms.
straylight.law.cornell.edu /uscode/uscode02/usc_sec_02_00000058---a004-.html   (119 words)

  
 California State Assembly Sergeant At Arms
California State Assembly - Office of the Sergeant At Arms
Today's Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms Office (headed by Chief Sergeant Ronald E. Pane) employs over 50 people, 18 of them highly trained peace officers.
The Sergeant-at-Arms Office provides a safe and secure environment in the Capitol Complex or anywhere in the state where the business of the Legislature may be conducted.
www.assembly.ca.gov /sergeant/history.htm   (230 words)

  
 Pickle to take memo report to Justice=The Hill.com=   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Senate Sergeant at Arms Bill Pickle said Tuesday that he would give his report on how Republican aides obtained internal Democratic Judiciary Committee memos to the Justice Department for a possible criminal prosecution.
Hatch also objected to a preliminary draft of a letter that asked Justice to consult with the chairman and ranking member of the Judiciary Committee before appointing a special prosecutor.
Hatch had pushed last week for committee Republicans to vote for letting the U.S. Secret Service, an arm of the Homeland Security Department, decide whether to refer the memo controversy to a criminal prosecutor.
www.thehill.com /news/031704/pickle.aspx   (725 words)

  
 Sergeant at Arms/Chaplain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Sergeant at Arms of each legislative chamber has the following duties:
Assist the Secretary or Clerk of their respective chambers if needed.
Assist the Sergeant at Arms and Presiding officers if needed.
home.mcn.net /~montanabw/sgts.html   (206 words)

  
 lomsaa
The Office of the Sergeant at Arms for the League of Micronations
Thank you for visiting the Sergeant at Arms' Office for the League of Micronations website.
Please click the link below to go to the S.a.A. main page, the S.a.A. group page, or the S.a.A. Links Page.
www.lomsaa.homestead.com   (68 words)

  
 GT-183: Officers: Sergeant at Arms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Sergeant at Arms serves as master host and makes the proper physical arrangements for all Club meetings.
The Sergeant at Arms is also responsible for:
Making sure each member and guest is welcomed at Club meetings
www.visi.com /~davepieper/office_saa.html   (60 words)

  
 Latest News - Republic of Botswana
A land storm is brewing at Bodungwane in Kgatleng
Illegal use of Coat of Arms lands Chinese in trouble
More than 400 fail to claim from MVA
www.gov.bw /cgi-bin/news.cgi?d=20041214&i=Parliament_has_sergeant-at-arms   (238 words)

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