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No, recalls can only remove members of the Legislative Assembly. The Recall and Initiative Act (British Columbia) does not provide for the removal of a Lieutenant Governor, or of holders of ministerial roles (such as the Solicitor General). However, as ministers are expected to be members of the elected Legislative Assembly, a minister who is subsequently defeated in a by-election would probably be removed by the Lieutenant Governor on the advice of the premier.
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When was Office of the Solicitor-General in Brazil created?
Office of the Solicitor-General in Brazil was created in 1993.
What is the function of the Solicitor General of the US?
The task of the Office of the Solicitor General is to supervise and conduct government litigation in the United States Supreme Court. Virtually all such litigation is channeled through the Office of the Solicitor General and is actively conducted by the Office. http://www.chacha.com/askChaCha/what+are+the+four+key+functions+of+the+solicitor+general
Who argues for the United States before the Supreme Court?
When the United States is party to a case in the Supreme Court, it is represented by the office of the US Solicitor General. The Solicitor General's office is under the US Attorney General's Office; they are both part of the Department of Justice in the Executive branch.The Solicitor General's office has a staff of attorneys whose job it is to argue on behalf of the government. If the case is important enough, the Solicitor General him- or herself may represent the US.Justice Elena Kagan was US Solicitor General before her elevation to the Supreme Court; Neal Katyal is currently (December 2010) the Acting Solicitor General.
Who serves as the United States' lawyer in Supreme Court cases?
When the United States is party to a case in the Supreme Court, it is represented by the office of the US Solicitor General. The Solicitor General's office is under the US Attorney General's Office; they are both part of the Department of Justice in the Executive branch.The Solicitor General's office has a staff of attorneys whose job it is to argue on behalf of the government. If the case is important enough, the Solicitor General him- or herself may represent the US.Justice Elena Kagan was US Solicitor General before her elevation to the Supreme Court; Neal Katyal is currently (December 2010) the Acting Solicitor General.
Who represents the US before the Supreme Court?
When the United States government is one of the parties being represented in a Supreme Court case, it is represented by the office of Solicitor General. The Solicitor General is appointed by the President and is part of the US Department of Justice, serving under the US Attorney General.The Solicitor General often argues the cases to the Supreme Court himself or herself, especially in high profile or important cases. At other times, another member of the Solicitor General's office will argue the case.The office of Solicitor General was created by Congress in 1870, with the following mandate: "There shall be in the Department of Justice an officer learned in the law, to assist the Attorney General in the performance of his duties to be called the Solicitor General."
Is Governor-General always hyphenated?
As per the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General of Canada, Canada does not use a hyphen for "Governor General".
Is Elena Kagan a general?
If by "general" you mean a military General, then no, Elena Kagan is not a General and does not serve in the armed forces.Kagan is the current US Solicitor General, or head lawyer in charge of the department that represents the United States in court. The office of Solicitor General is part of the Department of Justice, and answers to the US Attorney General, currently Eric Holder. Solicitor General and Attorney General are civilian government positions.
Who was the governor general of gold coast in the1957's?
There is no office called governor general of the gold coast, the governor general of Australia at the time was William Joseph Slim.
How is the Australian governor general picked?
The Prime Minister, usually with the Attorney-General pick a Governor-General and then tell the queen to nominate that person to the office.
What is the solicitor general job?
The United States Solicitor General is the person appointed to represent the Government of the United States before the Supreme Court of the United States. Currently, the Solicitor General is Elena Kagan, who was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 19, 2009. The Principal Deputy, Neal Katyal, is currently serving as Acting Solicitor General.The Solicitor General determines the legal position that the United States will take in the Supreme Court. In addition to supervising and conducting cases in which the government is a party, the Solicitor General's office also files amicus curiae briefs in cases in which the federal government has a significant interest in the legal issue. The Solicitor General's office argues on behalf of the government in virtually every case in which the United States is a party, and also argues in most of the cases in which the government has filed an amicus brief. In the federal courts of appeals, the Office of the Solicitor General reviews cases decided against the United States and determines whether the government will seek review in the Supreme Court. The Solicitor General's office also reviews cases decided against the United States in the federal district courts and approves every case in which the government files an appeal.
What is the term of office of a governor general of Australia?
The Governor General in Australia usually serves a term of five years, but this can be extended. They are actually appointed to serve for a period of time which is "at the Queen's pleasure", meaning that there is no specific, fixed term.
In Illinois who becomes lieutenant governor if the lieutenant governor becomes governor?
SECTION 7. VACANCIES IN OTHER ELECTIVE OFFICES If the Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller or Treasurer fails to qualify or if his office becomes vacant, the Governor shall fill the office by appointment. The appointee shall hold office until the elected officer qualifies or until a successor is elected and qualified as may be provided by law and shall not be subject to removal by the Governor. If the Lieutenant Governor fails to qualify or if his office becomes vacant, it shall remain vacant until the end of the term. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
