Organisation SFA has over two hundred full time staff reporting to the Chief Executive. He is supported directly by an executive team, each member of which has POLICY DETERMINED BY SENIOR senior management responsibility for a specific aspect of SFA's activity. PRACTICIONERS AND INDEPENDENTS SUPPORTED BY A PROFESSIOINAL Overseeing the work of the executive is the Chairman and Board of EXECUTIVE AND STAFF Directors. These are not employees of SFA but are either senior practitioners from member firms or persons independent of SFA and its firms who represent the interests of the investor. The Board delegates responsibility for the detail of policy, rulemaking and disciplinary procedures to specialist committees which are also composed of practitioners and independents. Supported by a professional staff, this combination provides for effective and flexible self-regulation. REGULAR CONTACT WITH GOVERNMENT BODIES, Public Relations 'CITY' INSTITUTIONS, PROFESSIONAL BODIES AND SFA's communication with the public, Parliament, `City' institutions, THE PRESS professional bodies and other regulators, at home and abroad, plays an important part in the process of developing confidence in SFA members' businesses and in furthering the success of the regulatory system as a whole. Accordingly SFA maintains regular contact with the press and other media. Press coverage of disciplinary action taken by SFA acts as a reassurance to the public and to the financial community that SFA is actively seeking to help promote good practice in London's markets. Further information More details are available on the various aspects of SFA's work and what it does to put the investor first. Other publications include: o Rule Book and amendment service* o Professional Dealing Handbook* o Board Notices* o Membership Directory* o Briefing, SFA's Membership newsletter o Annual Report and Accounts (with Regulatory Plan) o Complaints Bureau o Annual Report of the Complaints Commissioner o Annual Report of the Chairman of the Arbitration Panel o Consumer Arbitration Scheme o Full Arbitration Scheme Rules o Membership Application Pack** o Available by subscription ** For applicant firms (after a preliminary discussion) SFA The Securities and Futures Authority Limited Cottons Centre Cottons Lane London SE1 2QB Tel: 000 000 0000 Xxx: 000 000 0000 Xxxxxxxxed in England xxx Xxxxx Xx 1998622 Xxxxxxxxxx Office as above Fifth edition July 1994
Procurement Planning Prior to the issuance of any invitations to bid for contracts, the proposed procurement plan for the Project shall be furnished to the Association for its review and approval, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of Appendix 1 to the Guidelines. Procurement of all goods and works shall be undertaken in accordance with such procurement plan as shall have been approved by the Association, and with the provisions of said paragraph 1.
Orientation and Training A transferring employee will be orientated separately to both or their new home in accordance with Article 20 the collective agreement of the designated employer.
Transition Planning The AGENCY will be responsible for the development of the student’s Transition Plan, which begins upon entry and is completed prior to the student’s exit.
Training and Development 12.1 The parties are committed to, and acknowledge the mutual benefit to the employer and employee of planned human resource development and the provision and participation in relevant development opportunities (including accredited training).
Technical and Organisational Measures (1) Before the commencement of processing, the Supplier shall document the execution of the necessary Technical and Organisational Measures, set out in advance of the awarding of the Order or Contract, specifically with regard to the detailed execution of the contract, and shall present these documented measures to the Client for inspection. Upon acceptance by the Client, the documented measures become the foundation of the contract. Insofar as the inspection/audit by the Client shows the need for amendments, such amendments shall be implemented by mutual agreement.
Learning and Development (i) Managers and supervisors are responsible for promoting and supporting learning activities for employees in their area of responsibility.
Strategic Planning Facilitate the effective alignment of IT requirements/ Information Resource Management (IRM) plans with strategic business plans and program initiatives. Management Improvements: Development and implementation of improved systems and business practices to optimize productivity and service delivery operations (e.g., analysis, and implementation of improvements in the flow of IT work and program processes and tool utilization, including business system analysis, identification of requirements for streamlining, re-engineering, or re-structuring internal systems/business processes for improvement, determination of IT solution alternatives, benchmarking).
Implementation and Review The Parties shall consult annually, or as otherwise agreed, to review the implementation of this Chapter and consider other matters of mutual interest affecting trade in services. (10) 10 Such consultations will be addressed under Article 170 (Free Trade Commission) of Chapter 14 (Administration of the Agreement).
Training and Education SECTION 1 – Law Enforcement Supervisors’ Training The state and the PBA recognize the importance of supervisor training programs to develop management skills in our law enforcement supervisors. The state will make a reasonable effort to continue existing training programs in law enforcement techniques and to develop new programs in performance review techniques, supervisory skills, and managerial techniques.
