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Displaying 2661 - 2665 of 15550Bogosi Act (Chapter 41:01).
This Act makes provision with respect to the recognition of tribes and certain matters regarding the administration of tribes, i.e. the institution of traditional leadership by a person designated by the tribe and recognized by the Minister.The Act, among other things, sets out the procedures for the designation and recognition of traditional leaders, provides for appeal against decisions of the Minister, defines the functions of traditional leaders, defines the jurisdiction of courts in matters of administration of tribes and defines regulation-making powers of the Minister.
Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act (S.C. 2013, c. 14, s. 2).
The present Act defines how resource development shall be managed in Nunavut. In particular, the Act: 1) establishes in legislation the continuation of the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) and Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) and clearly defines their powers, duties and functions, including how their commissioners/board members are appointed. It also clearly defines the roles and authorities of Inuit, and the federal and territorial government; 2) creates a "single window" approach to the review process.
Land Leases (Amendment) Act, 2004 (No. 11 of 2004).
This Act amends the Land Leases Act [CAP 163]: (a) in provisions concerning a premium payable by a lessee to a lessor in certain circumstances, advance payment of a five-year period annual lease rent, payment of compensation by a proprietor of registered lease to a lessor in case of sale of a rural lease, and rural lease tax; and (b) by inserting a new provision on a premium payable by a registered proprietor to the Minister for the issue of a new lease.
Amends: Land Leases Act (Cap. 163). (1988)
National Youth Policy.
This document lays down the National Youth Policy, a document with a multi-sectoral approach whose overall goal is to create an enabling environment for all young people to develop their full potential in order to contribute significantly to personal and sustainable national development.
Land Leases (Amendment) Act, 2007 (No. 5 of 2007).
This Act amends the Land Leases Act [CAP 163] in relation with a premium to be paid by the lessee or the registered proprietor to the lessor prior to the issue of a new lease. This premium shall be based on the full rental value of the unimproved value of the land as determined by the Minister from time to time and the contract rent as agreed to by the lessor and the lessee. The Act also concerns the review of full rental value by the Minister and compensation of a proprietor to a lessor in case of sale of a registered lease.
Amends: Land Leases Act (Cap. 163). (2006)