public bodies

  • 1Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 — The Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom in 1960 which allowed members of the public and press to attend meetings of certain public bodies.The Act is notable for being proposed by a private… …

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  • 2Public Bodies Corrupt Practices Act 1889 — The Public Bodies Corrupt Practice Act 1889 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.The Act makes the active or passive bribery of a member, officer or servant of a public body a criminal offence. Specifically, the Act prohibits a… …

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  • 3Scottish public bodies — are a group of organisations that are funded by the Scottish Government. It includes executive and advisory non departmental public bodies ( quangoes ); tribunals; and nationalised industries.These public bodies are distinct from executive… …

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  • 4public body — UK US noun [countable] [singular public body plural public bodies] an organization whose work is part of the process of government, but is not a government department Thesaurus: government departments and public bodiesh …

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  • 5Public Works Loan Board — The Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) was established in 1793 to provide loans to public bodies from the National Loans Fund. It today provides loans to local authorities of all types in Great Britain, primarily for capital projects, but also as a… …

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  • 6Public transport in Wellington — Metlink Locale New Zealand Service area Wellington Service type Public transport in Wellington Fuel type Diesel, electricity …

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  • 7Public and Commercial Services Union — PCS Full name Public and Commercial Services Union Members 250,000 Country United Kingdom Affiliation TUC, ICTU …

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  • 8Public holidays in India — India, being a culturally diverse and fervent society, celebrates various holidays and festivals. There are three national holidays in India: states and regions have local festivals depending on prevalent religious and linguistic demographics.… …

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  • 9public works — All works of a fixed nature, such as highways, canals, waterworks, docks, etc., constructed by public bodies for public use, protection, or enjoyment. 43 Am J1st Pub Wks § 2. See public contract; public improvements …

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  • 10public body — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms public body : singular public body plural public bodies an organization whose work is part of the process of government, but is not a government department …

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