By What Authority

The Subcommittee – Part 1

A governing body is the broad term used to describe a group of individuals who have been given strategic, legal and fiduciary authority over any organisation or institution. In a private company, we call them the board of directors, and in a fund, we call them the board of trustees. In a municipality, we call [] The post The Subcommittee – Part 1 appeared first on The Namibian.

Benue Assembly urges Alia to review traditional rulers pay

The lawmaker further described traditional rulers as mobilisers for government programmes and key stakeholders in maintaining security and social harmony across Benue communities. The post Benue Assembly urges Alia to review traditional rulers pay appeared first on Vanguard News.

Toronto bylaw officers issue almost 100 charges to businesses over FIFA branding violations

As part of its host agreement with FIFA, the City of Toronto agreed to use public bylaw officers to enforce the governing body's trademarks.

Ben Gvir Threatens to Fire Bnei Brak Police Chief Over Brutalizing Haredi Protesters

National Security Minister warns he may use legal authority to permanently remove officers involved in Route 4 clashes Letter to police commissioner demands accountability for stun grenade attacks, humiliation of protesters | 'No one is above the law' (Israel News)

कार्यवाहक प्रमुख निर्वाचन आयुक्तमा तुलाधर

संवैधानिक परिषद्ले मानबहादुर कार्की (मोरङ) लाई प्रमुख निर्वाचन आयुक्त तथा डा. राजीव सुब्बा (काठमाडौँ) र गुरुप्रसाद वाग्ले (ओखलढुङ्गा) लाई निर्वाचन आयुक्तमा सिफारिस गरेको छ।

Ogunsakin: IGP Fully Supports State Police, Safeguards Will Prevent Abuse 

Nigeria Police Force Steering Committee on State Police Ogunsakin says oversight mechanisms and constitutional reforms will ensure accountability as Nigeria transitions to state policing.

General : NGO Urges MoE To Set Up Body To Oversee Student Safety, Welfare

SEMPORNA, July 9 (Bernama) -- The Education Ministry (MoE) has been urged to establish a dedicated body or agency to oversee students' safety and welfare in schools while easing teachers' burden in handling disciplinary issues.

Gov’t engages chiefs to control gun use at cultural and outdooring events

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, says government is engaging traditional authorities to strictly regulate the use of firearms at traditional gatherings, including outdooring ceremonies, as part of efforts to enhance public safety and curb unprofessional handling of weapons.

Seven years later, a campus cancel culture incident heads to trial

Are we willing to hold government officials accountable when they are unwilling to enforce the law as it's written?

ICPC Urges Permanent Secretaries to Uphold Integrity

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, has urged newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to place public interest above personal or sectional considerations, stressing that ethical leadership and strong institutional controls are critical to combating corruption and strengthening governance. Dr Aliyu made the call at an induction [] The post ICPC Urges Permanent Secretaries to Uphold Integrity appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Sharjah Ruler issues Decree-Law on organisation of Sharjah Museums Authority

Sharjah Ruler issues Decree-Law on organisation of Sharjah Museums Authority

Vatican financial watchdog loses autonomy

The Authority for Financial Information and Supervision is now effectively structured as an office, with its leadership appointed directly by the pope for five-year terms. [...]

Can we trust oversight? Insights from the Madlanga Commission

Can we trust oversight? Insights from the Madlanga Commission

Rule Of Law Is Heart Of Political Order

The rule of law is the strong character of a democratic and civilized society. It presumes that all actors and instituti...

Administrative Control Authority and French firm Covisert sign memorandum of understanding to support governance and combat corruption

Administrative Control Authority / Covisert / Sign / Memorandum of Understanding / Support / Governance / Combat Corruption

NSE Public Authority Under RTI Act, Says Delhi HC

The bench observed that if the body is owned, controlled or substantially financed by the government, it would qualify as a 'public authority'.

Officials Without Integrity Are ‘Eroding North Macedonia’s System’

North Macedonia’s institutions cannot build public trust without personal accountability, says Gordan Georgiev, whose organisation has been examining integrity among public officials.

URCA backs Cable, BTC on local satellite ‘contact’

Regulators have accepted arguments from Cable Bahamas and the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) that they should retain the power to mandate that satellite operators appoint a local representative over the latter industry’s opposition.

Gaza committee says ready to assume duties ‘once necessary capabilities available’

Committee chairman says basic requirements include ‘one authority, one law with clear reference, and one weapon under this authority’

The European Parliament approves initiating an assessment of ESN’s adherence to EU values

For the first time, the competent authority will assess whether the sovereigntist party—which includes the German Alternative für Deutschland and Roberto Vannacci—upholds the values of democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights

His Majesty underscores need for strong leadership, disciplined execution

His Majesty underscores need for strong leadership, disciplined execution

Bruce Pardy: How Americans gave up their own republic

Decades of court rulings and legislation shifted power from elected leaders to unelected bureaucracies

MLA calls for fundamental review of Police Ombudsman's office as Jacqui Durkin takes over from Marie Anderson at police watchdog

Measures should be put in place to ensure greater accountability for the Police Ombudsman and stop vexatious complaints against PSNI officers a unionist MLA has said, as a successor to Marie Anderson is appointed.

Can We Trust AI Without Humans?

Director of Cyber Security & Governance at Gulf Air Nishanth Kumar Pathi explains why human oversight remains essential as organizations adopt AI.

Minister Nameere warns Makindye Ssabagabo leaders against corruption, urges Councillors to prioritize service delivery

MAKINDYE SSABAGABO MUNICIPALITY, UGANDA — Newly elected leaders in Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality have been urged to reject corruption, uphold accountability, and prioritise service delivery over political differences following a high-level induction workshop organised to prepare political leaders for their constitutional responsibilities under Uganda’s decentralised system of governance. The call was made by State Minister for [] The post Minister Nameere warns Makindye Ssabagabo leaders against corruption, urges Councillors to prioritize service delivery appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Military investigation agency seeks stronger oversight under reform

South Korea's military investigative agency has commissioned a policy study on democratic oversight as it prepares to assume broader investigative powers following the breakup of the Defense Counterintelligence Command, officials said Monday. According to military sources, the Criminal Investigation Command, an agency under the Defense Ministry, recently launched a research project to examine control mechanisms after it absorbs the DDC's security investigation unit. The move comes as the Crimina

Décret : le Président DOUMBOUYA nomme des hauts cadres au ministère des Infrastructures

Le président de la République, Mamadi Doumbouya, a procédé à une vaste réorganisation du ministère des Infrastructures. Dans un décret lu ce mardi 23 juin 2026 à la télévision nationale, plusieurs hauts cadres ont été nommés à la tête des directions nationales, agences et structures techniques du département. Les nominations annoncées 1. Inspecteur général : []

Judson ISD under investigation by state for alleged threats, failure to report child abuse

State leaders are investigating whether Judson Independent School District leaders violated Texas law, amid several allegations against Board President Monica Ryan and former Superintendent Milton “Rob” Fields III.

Benue Assembly recommends N75,000 minimum salary for traditional rulers

The Benue State House of Assembly has called on Governor Hyacinth Alia to approve an upward review of the salaries and allowances of traditional rulers across the state. Lawmakers recommended that no traditional ruler should earn below the national minimum wage of N75,000, while maintaining a remuneration structure based on the category and status of [] Benue Assembly recommends N75,000 minimum salary for traditional rulers