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dependence on technology, there is a negative feedback observed between natural ecosystem and humans. That is, the resources from plants and animals, unfortunately, becomes the driving force for our conspicuous consumption. However, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an organisation that helps to mitigate some of this unsustainable means of production. Their main mission is to manage the world’s forest in a way that promotes environmental, social and economic prosperity. One of the initiatives set up

President of the European Council Herman von Rompuy and High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton? The answer to this question is very debatable. Catherine Ashton obtains many functions, the most known is that she is the High representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security policy. But she is also the First Vice President of the European Commission and has many other duties such as chairing the Foreign Affairs council and representing

On August 10, 2025, the Seattle City Council passed Council Bill 118437, which creates an ordinance allowing the City to impose a tax on businesses that sale firearms and ammunition. The ordinance added Chapter 5.50 to the Seattle Municipal Code, which states in part: 5.50.030 Tax imposed; rates A. There is imposed a tax on every person engaging within the City in the business of making retail sales of firearms or ammunition. The amount of the tax due shall be equal to the quantity of firearms sold

I went to the Carrollton City Council on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 1945 E. Jackson Road Carrollton, TX 75006 at 7pm. First, I thought it will be boring to go at the Council meeting but I was wrong. The reason is that everything is new for me and the people that I met they were new face to me. At the meeting, I saw a few Citizen couple, University and College Student like me, the speaker that who like to report what is happening around the city, Race trace company is requesting mayor to relocate their

Neighborhood Council Meeting for the City of Lake Balboa Purpose Neighborhood Councils serve as representatives for locals in their cities and perform in a citywide role to assist citizens at a city level. They address citywide issues; take positions on politics all while proactively engaging their communities. Neighborhood councils are the links between government agencies and local communities. They represent the entire community, putting personal opinions aside. The Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council (LBNC)

The New York City Council serves as New York City’s legislative body. The Council is separate from the Mayor’s office but work as equal partners in how New York City is run. The Council is made up of 51 members representing over 250 neighborhoods throughout the 5 boroughs. The Council’s main responsibilities include but are not limited to creating legislation, negotiating the City’s budget and monitoring city agencies; most notable are the Department of Education (DOE), New York Police Department

evening of March 1st 2010. The seats were full, except for at the very front, and the standing room was filled almost out the door. The crowd, mostly made up of students, leaned in to hear as the voices of the City Council members faded in and out of the faltering sound system. The six City Council members and the mayor sat along a bench as if they were the judges at a hearing. Because of the ongoing discussions and the crowd, I thought I had arrived a few minutes late; but I was able to find a seat in

Therefore, the unanswered questions at the time were: were the Reformers Catholics that had gone astray? Or, were they permanently outside the flock? The Council of Trent is one of the Catholic Church’s most significant councils; therefore, before going further, it is important to give further explanation on the Council of Trent. The Council took almost two decades to complete, three periods, and five papal successions from 1545-1563. The Council’s location in northern Italy was a strategic move

was made on 1st December 2009 has resulted in complex political decision-making process in EU. First, it strengthens the role of the parliament in political decision making and increased the number of decision makers. Second, decision making in the Council is now made through the qualified majority principle rather than the unanimity principle. The European Parliament uses two voting systems: “simple majority” which means the majority of MEPs voting and “absolute majority” which means the majority

not. 3.1 Participatory Approach of the Bamenda III Council Like other Sub-Divisional councils, the B3C is the leading institution of the Local government which is closest to the people and responsible for most local matters. The council is also responsible for enforcing local laws. The B3C provides community services and facilities using money raised from local taxes. Some funding is also received from central government and the Bamenda City Council. The Bamenda III municipality is governed by two