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Florida Attorney General Reports · Jun 3, 1988

from giving preference to veterans. 3 In 1987, s. 295.085 , F.S., was amended to apply to all positions, with specified exceptions, in the career service system not subject to a written examination. 4 Thus, the Legislature clearly … Cf., s. 295.08 , F.S., providing in situations where applicants with veterans' preference must take an examination to establish their qualifications, ten points are added to the applicants' earned scores and their names are

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Florida Attorney General Reports · Oct 2, 1987

Additionally, a definite financial burden on the municipality in park maintenance costs clearly justifying a higher fee for nonresidents would have to be shown. … As such, they are of more than local interest and become a concern of the state. 4 Clearly, any classification based upon residency would have to comply with the mandates established by the Equal Protection Clause and the

Op. Atty. Gen. 169i (Cr. Ref. 169x)

Minnesota Attorney General Reports · Nov 17, 2022

If identifiable alternate meals are provided only or primarily to students with outstanding meal debt, these students are clearly identified among their peers as owing meal debt. … Dist., 796 F.Supp. 251, 255 (W.D.Tex 1992). 3 “Privilege” is defined as “a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage or favor.” Merriam–Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary 936 (9th ed. 1983).

Opinion No. Oag 55-76, (1976)

65 Op. Att'y Gen. 145 · Wisconsin Attorney General Reports · Aug 16, 1976

Members of the Board are likely subject to the same rules of qualified immunity. Consequently I am departing from the long established practice of not issuing an opinion where the question involved is in litigation. … While recognizing the inherent difficulties in establishing criteria to carve out a blanket exemption for minor parties, the Court nevertheless provided guidelines as to what kind of evidence would be sufficient to establish

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Texas Attorney General Reports · Jul 2, 1960

At intervals of not less than twelve months, ten per cent of the qualified property tax paying voters of a county mav petition such court to Provide for the establishing … I em (Emphasis added) The underlined language of this statute clearly contemplates that the qualified property taxpaying voters of a county may petition the Commissioners* Court I(. . . to provide for the establishing or

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Florida Attorney General Reports · May 22, 1992

For purposes of this inquiry, you ask that this office assume that the plans or drawing in question qualify as a trade secret. 11 No comment, therefore, is expressed as to whether the particular plans or drawings constitute … The courts of this state have generally held a records custodian who adheres to the disclosure requirements of Ch. 119 , F.S., to be personally immune from liability.

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Florida Attorney General Reports · May 2, 1979

S. 1977, clearly reveals that an eligible veteran or other qualified person included in s. 295.07 (1), (2), (3), and (4), F. … The amendment has thus clearly changed prior law relating to veterans' preference points. The legislative intent as expressed in s. 295.09 , F. S., as amended, is the law and must be given effect. See State v.

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Arkansas Attorney General Reports · Nov 23, 1999

Question No. 1 in Attorney General Opinion No. 99-105 asked: "Under Act 773 of 1999, is it legal for a school district to establish a policy that states: `If a school employee opts to participate in the Teacher Deferred Retirement … The above-quoted provision clearly applies to all employees, regardless of their status or the nature of their positions. Assistant Attorney General Suzanne Antley prepared the foregoing opinion, which I hereby approve.

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California Attorney General Reports · Jun 29, 1989

Inasmuch as the board is clearly not required to impose such a duty, we perceive no barrier to its imposition subject to condition or limitation. … (Compare, e.g., governmental purposes declared in sections 4531 and 7081 with attendant preferred classes established in sections 4533 and 7095, respectively.)

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Aug 3, 2007

This process clearly provides many opportunities for in person registration. However, state law provides an alternative to in person registration, that being registration by mail. … If that person has previously registered to vote in person, then he would follow the procedures established by law for voting absentee by mail.

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Arkansas Attorney General Reports · Nov 6, 2000

. § 4975 (e)(7), an ESOP is an employee retirement plan that can take various forms, including stock bonus plans, "which are qualified under section 401(a), and which are designed to invest primarily in qualifying employer … Canan, Qualified Retirement and Other Employee Benefit Plans § 3.40 (2000 Prac. ed.)

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Arkansas Attorney General Reports · Feb 24, 1994

The court specifically rejected the argument that wearing uniforms and badges was sufficient to qualify them as law enforcement officers. Id. … It must therefore be concluded that they would, similarly, fail to qualify as "law enforcement officers" entitled to holiday compensation under A.C.A. 14-52-105 .

Opinion No. Oag 25-84, (1984)

73 Op. Att'y Gen. 83 · Wisconsin Attorney General Reports · Sep 24, 1984

He was sworn in and qualified prior to his election in April 1983 as supervisor of the Town of Hewett in Clark County. … The applicable law with respect to town supervisor is found in present sections 60.19, 60.20 and 60.21 which clearly establish the position of supervisor as an office.

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Arkansas Attorney General Reports · Oct 23, 2001

In light of the constitutional provision just quoted, I believe the answer to this question is clearly "yes." … These constitutional provisions clearly authorize only provisional appointments in the event of disqualification in a particular case or temporary inability to serve.

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · May 9, 2002

except on a court order as provided above or with the written consent of the chief officer of the agency or department where he is employed or in which he holds office, and to this end said officer or employee shall be immune … In those municipalities governed by the provisions of this Part, R.S. 33:321 et seq., which have a chief of police elected by the qualified voters thereof, he shall make recommendations to the mayor and the board of aldermen

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Mar 10, 2000

Clearly, the employees of the Lafourche Basin Levee District are public employees. Thus, there is no constitutional prohibition to establishing such a plan for the employees of the District. Further, La. … R.S. 42:861 authorizes a political subdivision of the state to adopt a group plan which allows for the purchase of annuities, life insurance or mutual funds which qualify for deferred federal taxation benefits as provided

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Florida Attorney General Reports · Oct 1, 1985

The Bayshore Fire Protection and Rescue Service District is established as a public corporation having the powers, duties, rights, obligations and immunities set forth in the act and exercising jurisdiction over a designated … As related earlier herein, the board of commissioners is composed of five commissioners who are elected by the qualified electors residing within the district. Section 3, Ch. 76-414.

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New York Attorney General Reports · Nov 7, 1990

Under this provision, if a police department qualifying for the exemption as of the effective date of chapter 840 were to be abolished and then re-established, it would have to comply with the requirement that it maintain … The reference in chapter 840 to "positions for more than four full-time police officers" is clearly a reference to authorized positions rather than filled positions.

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Nebraska Attorney General Reports · Apr 4, 2002

Indeed, the public purpose served by convention centers or facilities is evidenced by the inclusion of such structures as qualified projects for community development purposes. Neb. Rev. … provides, as is pertinent: The Legislature shall not pass local or special laws in any of the following cases, that is to say: * * * Granting to any corporation, association, or individual any special or exclusive privileges, immunity

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Louisiana Attorney General Reports · Apr 1, 2008

As noted by the Court in Meyers , "[s]ince the object of plaintiff's suit is to secure an exemption from taxation, the exemption must be clearly established." Id. … It is our opinion that there is no evidence that such an exemption is established, clearly or ambiguously, in the Louisiana Constitution.