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House Passes LACE's Reform Instrument To Improve Transparency ...
House Passes LACE's Reform Instrument To Improve Transparency ...
By K. Ericson Sayee
MONROVIA, June 28 (LINA) –The House of Representatives has approved a bill amending Chapter 50b of the New Executive Law, Title 12 of the Liberian Code of Laws Revised establishing the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE) aimed at fostering transparency and decentralization.
Following a public hearing by the Joint Committees on Good Governance and Judiciary, the legislation was endorsed by members of the House of Representatives after the committees reported that stakeholders and LACE’s officials participated in the process and proffered their opinions on the proposed amendments by Liberian President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr.
The committees noted that the amendments sought to supplement LACE’s institutional proactivity, enhance transparency and accountability, and coordinate the institution’s operations with the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.
One of the major changes introduced by the Bill is the creation of a third Deputy Executive Director Position to oversee Programs and Operations, which is expected to enhance supervision of field activities, strengthen collaboration with…
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The House of Representatives has passed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s proposed legislation seeking to amend Chapter 50(B) of Title 12 of the Executive Law of Liberia, paving the way for broader reforms at the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE).
The passage of the bill marks a significant legislative milestone for the Boakai administration's efforts to strengthen community development and improve oversight of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds generated by State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).
Following its approval, lawmakers instructed the Chief Clerk of the House to transmit the proposed legislation to the Liberian Senate for concurrence before it can be forwarded to the President for final approval.
If enacted into law, the amendment will expand LACE's administrative structure through the creation of the Office of the Deputy Executive Director for Field and Technical Services.
The proposed legislation will also introduce a centralized system requir…
Liberia: HOR Passes Lace Act
Liberia: HOR Passes Lace Act
[Liberian Observer] The House of Representatives has passed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's proposed legislation seeking to amend Chapter 50(B) of Title 12 of the Executive Law of Liberia, paving the way for broader reforms at the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE).
Liberia: HOR Passes Lace Act - allAfrica.com
Liberia: HOR Passes Lace Act - allAfrica.com
The House of Representatives has passed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's proposed legislation seeking to amend Chapter 50(B) of Title 12 of the Executive Law of Liberia, paving the way for broader reforms at the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE).
The passage of the bill marks a significant legislative milestone for the Boakai administration's efforts to strengthen community development and improve oversight of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds generated by State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).
Following its approval, lawmakers instructed the Chief Clerk of the House to transmit the proposed legislation to the Liberian Senate for concurrence before it can be forwarded to the President for final approval.
If enacted into law, the amendment will expand LACE's administrative structure through the creation of the Office of the Deputy Executive Director for Field and Technical Services.
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The proposed legislation will also introduce a centralized system requiring State-Owned Enterprises to remit a portion of their Corporate Social Responsibility allocations into an acco…
HoR Passes Boakai's LACE Act - Reports 231
HoR Passes Boakai's LACE Act - Reports 231
Monrovia, Liberia – The House of Representatives has passed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s proposed legislation seeking to amend Chapter 50(B) of Title 12 of the Executive Law of Liberia, paving the way for broader reforms at the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE).
The passage of the bill marks a significant legislative milestone for the Boakai administration’s efforts to strengthen community development and improve oversight of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds generated by State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).
Following its approval, lawmakers instructed the Chief Clerk of the House to transmit the proposed legislation to the Liberian Senate for concurrence before it can be forwarded to the President for final approval.
If enacted into law, the amendment will expand LACE’s administrative structure through the creation of the Office of the Deputy Executive Director for Field and Technical Services.
The proposed legislation will also introduce a centralized system requiring State-Owned Enterprises to remit a portion of their Corporate Social Responsibility allocations into an account managed under the supervision of LACE…
Corroboration
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2×cross-perspective · 2The House of Representatives has passed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's proposed legislation seeking to amend Chapter 50(B) of Title 12 of the Executive Law of Liberia, paving the way for broader reforms at the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE).
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allafrica“Liberia: HOR Passes Lace Act
[Liberian Observer] The House of Representatives has passed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's proposed legislation seeking to amend Chapter 50(B) of Title 12 of the Executive Law of Liberia, paving the way for broader reforms at the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE).”
liberianobserver.com“The House of Representatives has passed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s proposed legislation seeking to amend Chapter 50(B) of Title 12 of the Executive Law of Liberia, paving the way for broader reforms at the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE).”
allafrica.com“The House of Representatives has passed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's proposed legislation seeking to amend Chapter 50(B) of Title 12 of the Executive Law of Liberia, paving the way for broader reforms at the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE).”
lina.micat.gov.lr“The House of Representatives has approved a bill amending Chapter 50b of the New Executive Law, Title 12 of the Liberian Code of Laws Revised establishing the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE) aimed at fostering transparency and decentralization.”
1×broadly confirmedIf enacted into law, the amendment will expand LACE's administrative structure through the creation of the Office of the Deputy Executive Director for Field and Technical Services.
other
liberianobserver.com“If enacted into law, the amendment will expand LACE's administrative structure through the creation of the Office of the Deputy Executive Director for Field and Technical Services.”
allafrica.com“If enacted into law, the amendment will expand LACE's administrative structure through the creation of the Office of the Deputy Executive Director for Field and Technical Services.”
1×broadly confirmedFollowing its approval, lawmakers instructed the Chief Clerk of the House to transmit the proposed legislation to the Liberian Senate for concurrence before it can be forwarded to the President for final approval.
other
liberianobserver.com“Following its approval, lawmakers instructed the Chief Clerk of the House to transmit the proposed legislation to the Liberian Senate for concurrence before it can be forwarded to the President for final approval.”
allafrica.com“Following its approval, lawmakers instructed the Chief Clerk of the House to transmit the proposed legislation to the Liberian Senate for concurrence before it can be forwarded to the President for final approval.”
1×broadly confirmedThe passage of the bill marks a significant legislative milestone for the Boakai administration's efforts to strengthen community development and improve oversight of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds generated by State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).
other
liberianobserver.com“The passage of the bill marks a significant legislative milestone for the Boakai administration's efforts to strengthen community development and improve oversight of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds generated by State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).”
allafrica.com“The passage of the bill marks a significant legislative milestone for the Boakai administration's efforts to strengthen community development and improve oversight of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds generated by State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).”
Single-source · 5 — reported by one bloc only (uncorroborated)
The legislation was endorsed by members of the House of Representatives following a public hearing by the Joint Committees on Good Governance and Judiciary.
lina.micat.gov.lr
Stakeholders and LACE’s officials participated in the process and proffered their opinions on the proposed amendments by Liberian President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr.
lina.micat.gov.lr
The amendments sought to supplement LACE’s institutional proactivity, enhance transparency and accountability, and coordinate the institution’s operations with the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.
lina.micat.gov.lr
One of the major changes introduced by the Bill is the creation of a third Deputy Executive Director Position to oversee Programs and Operations.
lina.micat.gov.lr
The proposed legislation will also introduce a centralized system requiring State-Owned Enterprises to remit a portion of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.
allafrica.com
Framing · 6 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
lina.micat.gov.lr
“aimed at fostering transparency and decentralization”
→ The legislation aims to improve transparency and decentralization.
liberianobserver.com
“paving the way for broader reforms”
→ The legislation enables broader reforms at LACE.
allafrica.com
“paving the way for broader reforms”
→ The legislation enables broader reforms at LACE.
lina.micat.gov.lr
“which is expected to enhance supervision of field activiti”
→ The new Deputy position is expected to improve supervision of field activities.
liberianobserver.com
“a significant legislative milestone”
→ The bill's passage is a notable legislative event.
allafrica.com
“a significant legislative milestone”
→ The bill's passage is a notable legislative event.