Author: George O'Neil Urquhart
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 149823965X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
These are challenging times, and perhaps it is here that humans are viewed at their best and their worst. Everyone is accountable for what they say and do. And since government at all levels and its officials are not exempted, and who operate in a more open environment than they once did, primarily as a result of legislation providing for open meetings, more accessible public information, and under more open and recordable visibility, public officials must be more cautious and more aware of the decisions they make. Although a conscious effort on the part of public officials to avoid personal liability suits will help reduce the number of suits filed against them or the government, some preventive and proactive measures--e.g., becoming more proficient in the duties and responsibilities of office, cultural and social education, sensitivity training--must be taken to avoid the possibility of successful liability lawsuits. Public officials are held morally responsible for their decisions, and they are to be respected for the demands placed on them by virtue of that office. However, individuals, including those injured by a particular governmental policy or an official's decision, are not accepting grievous actions which go against their individual interests. Many are not content with exhausting administrative remedies; rather, they are turning to the courts for a remedy in cases of wrongful death, misuse of legal procedure, etc. A conscious, individual effort to reduce the occurrence liability suits through responsible public decisions will help hold the number of successful suits to a minimum.
Personal Liability of Public Officials in Virginia's Local Governments and Its Impact on Their Willingness to Serve
Author: George O'Neil Urquhart
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 149823965X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
These are challenging times, and perhaps it is here that humans are viewed at their best and their worst. Everyone is accountable for what they say and do. And since government at all levels and its officials are not exempted, and who operate in a more open environment than they once did, primarily as a result of legislation providing for open meetings, more accessible public information, and under more open and recordable visibility, public officials must be more cautious and more aware of the decisions they make. Although a conscious effort on the part of public officials to avoid personal liability suits will help reduce the number of suits filed against them or the government, some preventive and proactive measures--e.g., becoming more proficient in the duties and responsibilities of office, cultural and social education, sensitivity training--must be taken to avoid the possibility of successful liability lawsuits. Public officials are held morally responsible for their decisions, and they are to be respected for the demands placed on them by virtue of that office. However, individuals, including those injured by a particular governmental policy or an official's decision, are not accepting grievous actions which go against their individual interests. Many are not content with exhausting administrative remedies; rather, they are turning to the courts for a remedy in cases of wrongful death, misuse of legal procedure, etc. A conscious, individual effort to reduce the occurrence liability suits through responsible public decisions will help hold the number of successful suits to a minimum.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 149823965X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
These are challenging times, and perhaps it is here that humans are viewed at their best and their worst. Everyone is accountable for what they say and do. And since government at all levels and its officials are not exempted, and who operate in a more open environment than they once did, primarily as a result of legislation providing for open meetings, more accessible public information, and under more open and recordable visibility, public officials must be more cautious and more aware of the decisions they make. Although a conscious effort on the part of public officials to avoid personal liability suits will help reduce the number of suits filed against them or the government, some preventive and proactive measures--e.g., becoming more proficient in the duties and responsibilities of office, cultural and social education, sensitivity training--must be taken to avoid the possibility of successful liability lawsuits. Public officials are held morally responsible for their decisions, and they are to be respected for the demands placed on them by virtue of that office. However, individuals, including those injured by a particular governmental policy or an official's decision, are not accepting grievous actions which go against their individual interests. Many are not content with exhausting administrative remedies; rather, they are turning to the courts for a remedy in cases of wrongful death, misuse of legal procedure, etc. A conscious, individual effort to reduce the occurrence liability suits through responsible public decisions will help hold the number of successful suits to a minimum.
Disaster Law
Author: Daniel A. Farber
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781848444317
Category : Disaster insurance
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Recent hurricanes and other natural disasters demonstrate serious gaps in the legal system and its ability to respond to events of such magnitude. "Disasters and the Law: Katrina and Beyond" studies disaster response, prevention, and mitigation strategies by integrating knowledge and experience from urban planning, bankruptcy law, and wetlands law.
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781848444317
Category : Disaster insurance
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Recent hurricanes and other natural disasters demonstrate serious gaps in the legal system and its ability to respond to events of such magnitude. "Disasters and the Law: Katrina and Beyond" studies disaster response, prevention, and mitigation strategies by integrating knowledge and experience from urban planning, bankruptcy law, and wetlands law.
The Local Government Antitrust Act of 1983
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antitrust law
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antitrust law
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Administrative Dispute Resolution Act
Author: United States
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Administrative procedure
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Administrative procedure
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Availability and Cost of Liability Insurance
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Publisher:
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Category : Insurance companies
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Insurance companies
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Recommendations and Reports
Author: Administrative Conference of the United States
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Administrative agencies
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Administrative agencies
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
Civil Rights Improvements Act of 1977
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on the Constitution
Publisher:
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Category : Civil rights
Languages : en
Pages : 780
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Civil rights
Languages : en
Pages : 780
Book Description
Virginia Town & City
Author:
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Category : Municipal government
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Municipal government
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Custodians of Public Records
Author: United States. Veterans Administration
Publisher:
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Category : Public records
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Public records
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Intergovernmental Perspective
Author:
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Category : Federal government
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
Each issue concentrates on a different topic.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Federal government
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
Each issue concentrates on a different topic.