Ask an Attorney: Watch out for schemes, swindlers Jun 6, 2008
Alternatively, you could give your daughter a power of appointment over the money in her trust, but limit the power so she could not appoint her husband as the beneficiary on her death. There are some issues that you should consider. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
EFCC:Yar'Adua Dares Senate May 25, 2008
"In that capacity, the Constitution vests in the President, powers to appoint persons into certain offices created by the Constitution or Acts of the National Assembly, as the case may be. Such constitutionally-created positions include that of Ministers of the Federal Government, as well as Chairmen and Members of Federal Commissions and Councils. In addition to these Constitutionally-created Offices, several enactments of the National Assembly make provision for presidential power of... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
May Day @Tamale May 2, 2008
He noted that, the assemblies as presently constituted continued to be hostage to central government through the power of appointment by the President, adding that, "Deepening democracy requires far reaching reforms at the district and municipal level to make them truly an expression of the political will of the people at the grassroots. He said that, if the motive for appointing DCEs and some assembly members by the President was to ensure that policies at the district level were consistent... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cosentino: Change, politics mingle in Auburn Feb 15, 2008
They have a role in determining the structure (which by the way needs to be done on the floor of city council chambers, not in executive session) but the charter gives the power of appointment to the manager. Anything less harkens back to the dark days of political patronage that retarded the city from moving forward. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
More at stake than governor’s race Oct 25, 2007
There is no doubt, of course, that Barbour will exert considerable influence, through the governor s power of appointment and the bully pulpit the office provides. The former national Republican operative and lobbyist is smart and effective in exercising whatever leverage he has. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Martin Frost: House Needs Terrorist Attack Plan Sep 25, 2007
One approach would be to give state governors the same power of appointment that they now have when a Senate vacancy occurs. Another approach would be to permit current House members to designate in advance temporary replacements until special elections can be held. (Fox News)
Elected vs. appointed judges Sep 11, 2007
And in a future time when someone who isn't a principal in Philadelphia politics has the power of appointment, the choices could easily be made to serve the purposes of politicians far outside the city. That may be attractive to some politicians, but it doesn't bring us any closer to a selection process based on qualifications. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Dion uses controversial powers to appoint female candidate Aug 18, 2007
phane Dion has invoked his contentious power of appointment, naming veteran party activist Michelle Simson as the next Liberal candidate in Scarborough Southwest. Mr. Dion defended his use of the rarely used appointment power on the grounds that it will help him meet his commitment of running at least one-third female candidates in the next election. (Globe and Mail)
What is an Interest in Possession for Inheritance Tax Purposes? By Matthew Hutton Aug 10, 2007
This must be distinguished from the case where an interest in possession can be defeated through exercise by the trustees of an overriding power of appointment over capital and income. Very many trust deeds, certainly those drafted nowadays, will have precisely that structure. (Accounting Web, UK)
Ed board shuffle: a lesson in irony Jul 2, 2007
As noted, it was Governor Weld in 1996 who successfully pushed legislation through a Democratic-controlled Legislature to downsize the board from 17 members to nine, with the governor having immediate power of appointment over the majority of board members. This was the first time in the board's history that a sitting governor had the power to appoint a majority of members all at once. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Major Donor to 'Swift Boat' Smear Ads Is Made an Ambassador Apr 5, 2007
In a statement released Wednesday, Kerry accused the Bush administration of abusing the president's power of appointment. "It's sad but not surprising that this White House would abuse the power of the presidency to reward a donor over the objections of the Senate," Kerry said. (ABC News)
Will Turkey Have an Islamist President? Feb 5, 2007
Just as U.S. president Franklin Delano Roosevelt once tried to stack the Supreme Court by augmenting his power of appointment, so too has the prime minister ... Reviewing the schedule of vacancies, a retired Turkish diplomat said that a president, supported by a large parliamentary bloc, could use his power of appointment, in theory, to alter fundamentally the system in just nineteen months. (Ocnus.net)
Kosovo ghostsMark Mardell on past and the future of a war-scarred province Feb 1, 2007
He would curtail the president's power of appointment, end his power of pardon and limit him (or her) to two terms in office. If Mr Sarkozy makes it to the Elysee Palace I look forward to reporting on his rapid implementation of these plans. (BBC News)
Kyrgyzstans Politicians Pick Up in 2007 Where They Left Off Last Year Jan 12, 2007
Under the new amendments, the president regains the power of appointment and oversight of the country s critical defense and security structures. He also regains the authority to appoint local government heads. (EurasiaNet.org)
Letters: Let property owners build on land at will Jan 9, 2007
There are no restrictions or guidelines controlling the governor s power of appointment. The Missouri system used in 11 states has worked successfully for many years and has received praise. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
