In my own revival journey, I began to use the terminology of grace and the Spirit-filled life, but my focus was still on “It’s gotta look like this….” This is ultimately a law-focus. Further in my journey the Lord opened my eyes not only to Jesus as the source of life (power), but also as the goal or focus of life (leader). This is a vital correction. Without this understanding you look to Jesus as the power to get to your version of how you think things should play out—as if those things are better than Jesus. But Jesus is the goal, and when you access Him, things play out right.
I find that many who use the terminology of the Spirit-filled life get derailed because in practice they are still looking to the law as their leader. This is not the obvious self-reliance which they now rightly warn against, but the more subtle self-reliance that comes unwittingly when you look to the law as the leader instead of the Spirit.
The Scripture says, “If ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law” (Gal. 5:18). “But the fruit of the Spirit is love” (Gal. 5:22). When this is the case “all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself” (Gal. 5:14).
The bottom line is no one can serve two leaders. Do you look to the law as your leader or to the Spirit? The Scripture clarifies that in salvation, there is a leadership change. “The law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster….And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts” (Gal. 3:24-4:6). The law leads sinners to Christ, but the Spirit leads saints in Christ. Therefore, once you’re saved, don’t look to the law as your leader, look to the Spirit. We have the ultimate leader—God Himself—Not just with us, but in us!
So what is our relationship to the law? “The law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good” (Rom. 7:12). But like the Psalmist, we must love the Lord, which is a matter of focus, and as a result of that relationship, we love His law. When we love the Lord, we walk with Him. When we keep in step with the Spirit, trusting His power to obey His leadership, He imparts to us the life of Christ. “The fruit of the Spirit is love … against such there is no law.” The fruit of the Spirit never violates the law, because the fruit of the Spirit is love, and love fulfills the law.
If you are led of the Spirit, you are not under the law. Some acknowledge this and then in essence say you really are. But the version of law-living varies from person to person and church to church, picking and choosing certain aspects of the law, but dismissing others. But if you choose part of the law, then you’re under the obligation to keep it all (Gal. 3:10).
You cannot have two leaders. Either you’re under the law’s leadership or you’re under the Spirit’s leadership. And the law without the Spirit kills (2 Cor. 3:6). It brings you into the frustration and disillusionment of Romans 7. If you look to the law for leadership, that means you are not looking to the Spirit. Your focus reveals your dependence. When you look unto Jesus, the Spirit authors faith in your heart (Heb. 12:2). God-focus leads to God-dependence. But if you look to the law for leadership, then that law-focus reveals a law-dependence, which is ultimately flesh-dependence—your attempt to obey the law in your own strength. But the law kills and the flesh fails.
However, when you allow the Spirit to convince you that you really are a saint, that you really have been liberated from the old master of indwelling sin, and that the indwelling Christ really is your victory, so that you yield to His leadership and power, at that point, sin will not have dominion over you, because you are not under the law, but under grace (Rom. 6:1-14). In contrast, if you look to the law for leadership, then you are no longer under grace—Spirit-enabling. But when you yield to the Spirit, trusting in His power, you’re under grace. Grace enables you, so that sin will not have dominion over you.
Some fear that if you don’t emphasize the law, everyone will go crazy into sin. But this thinking reveals blatant unbelief in the Holy Spirit—the real leader. How tragic! The reality is if you emphasize the Spirit, so people really look to His leadership, He never leads them to indulge the flesh. What a wonderful relationship between law and grace!
John Van Gelderen
About This Blog
Hello, I’m John Van Gelderen. I am an evangelist and the president of Revival Focus Ministries, an organization for the cause of revival in hearts, homes, churches, and beyond, and for evangelizing. This blog is focused on experiencing Jesus. I believe in order to really live, you must access and experience the very life of Jesus Christ.


Before cocaine became illegal in the first decade of the 20th century, its raw material came from countries over 10,000 miles away. Yet, since the 1970s, getting cocaine to the U.S. has been as short as a 1,400-mile flight from Medellin to Miami.
Surely, the proximity to the world’s burgeoning cocaine market played a role in making Colombia the world’s main supplier, but it is worth noting that when cocaine was legal, Colombia had nothing to do in exporting or processing it, nor even providing the raw ingredient of coca leaves. Rather, it seems that the predisposition of certain segments of society in some Latin American countries like Colombia and Mexico to leverage their cultures of a weak rule of law for the benefit of illicit activities facilitated Colombian and Mexican organized crime’s entrance into the cocaine trade. It’s probably not a coincidence that in addition to cocaine, Colombia is one of the world’s main producers of counterfeit U.S. dollars, Euros and passports, as well as one of the main exporters of prostitutes to Europe.
By the late 1970s, cocaine culture was firmly planted within the U.S. Over 18.6% of young adults admitted to trying the drug and 8.9% described themselves occasional users. As with heroin, many addicts would spend substantial amounts of their disposable income on cocaine, destroying their careers and ending up in and out of rehab. The U.S. government’s spending to grapple with cocaine consumption, especially on the supply side by fighting the Colombian cartels grew from $2.5 million in 1978 to $289 million by 1999. From the inception of Plan Colombia in 2000 until 2012, the U.S. government spent $8 billion on that program alone. Cocaine consumption eventually peaked in 1985, and steadily declined until 1993, where it would remain relatively stable until it declined again from 2007 to 2012, however, recently it is showing signs of picking up.


Former Mob Lawyer Elected Las Vegas Mayor
Reuters News Service (Jun 1999)
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Flamboyant lawyer Oscar Goodman, famous for defending some of organized crime's most notorious figures, was elected mayor of the gambling mecca of Las Vegas Tuesday.
Goodman, 59, beat veteran Las Vegas City Councilman Arnie Adamsen, with 65 percent of the vote in a run-off election, with 82 percent of voting precincts reporting.
``This was a clean campaign and people appreciated that. It says that that's what people want, despite the fact that I'm a well-known defense attorney,'' Goodman told supporters.
His victory was almost a foregone conclusion although he was dubbed the ``mouthpiece for the mob'' after a 30-year legal career representing legendary figures like the Mafia's alleged financial maestro Meyer Lansky.
He played himself in the movie ``Casino'' but bristles at being called a Mob lawyer, claiming that only 5 percent of his clients were reputed Mafia figures. They included Anthony ``the Ant'' Spilotro who was suspected of more than 20 killings, and Philadelphia mob underboss Philip Leonetti.
Despite years of close scrutiny by the authorities, Goodman has never been charged with a crime.
``I'm proud of what I've done. I'm not ashamed of anything,'' he said recently.
``I've made America a better place by making sure the Constitution is upheld. If you can assure an unpopular person's rights are protected, the average person gets the spillover effect of that.''
Goodman, whose more recent clients have included boxer Mike Tyson and singer LaToya Jackson, has no political experience. But he succeeded in presenting himself as an outsider in touch with the people in a city keen to shake off its sleazy image and reinvent itself as a center for family entertainment.
He brought charisma and energy to a campaign centered on a pledge to make developers of the glitzy casino resort pay more to help clean up dilapidated neighborhoods.
Goodman began his legal career in Las Vegas in 1964 and his big break came when he was hired to represent 19 bookmakers who were targeted by a federal wiretapping operation that spanned 26 cities.
Goodman discovered that then-U.S. Attorney General John Mitchell had illegally authorized the wiretaps. As a result, the charges against Goodman's clients were dismissed and Goodman's reputation as a lawyer for organized crime offenders was established.
Over the years, Goodman has not hidden his animosity toward the FBI, once declaring that he would rather his daughter dated Spilotro than date an FBI agent.
Retired undercover FBI agent Rick Baken, who in 1978 infiltrated the Las Vegas Mafia, said the voters of Las Vegas had chosen a ``real wild card.''
``He's an intelligent fellow. He's not a respecter of persons. He's got all the money he needs, so he can't be swayed by moneyed interests. He's either going to be the best mayor Las Vegas ever had or the worst, because I know Oscar and he's not going to be anywhere in the middle,'' Baken told the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
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|Title:||Real Justice: Convicted for Being Mi'kmaq, The Story of Donald Marshall Jr.|
|Supplier:||Formac Publishing Company Limited|
|Origin:||C - Canadian|
|Notes:||When a black teen was murdered in a Sydney, Cape Breton, park late one night, his young companion, Donald Marshall Jr., became a prime suspect. Sydney police coached two teens to testify against Donald, which helped convict him of a murder he did not commit. He spent 11 years in prison until he finally got a lucky break. Not only was he eventually acquitted of the crime, but a royal commission inquiry into his wrongful conviction found that a non-aboriginal youth would not have been convicted in the first place.
Donald became a First Nations activist and later won a landmark court case in favour of native fishing rights. He was often referred to as the "reluctant hero" of the Mi'kmaq community.
This resource uses dialogue based on official court transcripts and witness statements.
This resource contains language which, used out of the context of the novel, could be offensive. Teachers should use their professional judgement when using this resource with students.
|Real Justice: Convicted for Being Mi'kmaq, The Story of Donald Marshall Jr. - Kristina Swan|
|Resource Type:||Student/Teacher Resource - Atlantic Canada|


People’s Army – Government Office has just sent an official letter to the Ministry of Health to convey the direction of Standing Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh on the purchase of medical equipment.
Specifically, the Ministry of Health is requested to continue implementing the direction of the Prime Minister in Document No. 3339 / VPCP-VI dated April 27, 2020 of the Office of the Government, ensuring the implementation of bidding packages. procurement of medical equipment, consumable supplies, medicines … for the prevention and control of Covid-19 epidemic was conducted publicly, transparently and with quality; avoid collusion, pushing up commodity prices in order to take advantage of state budget money.
Previously, in Document No. 3339 / VPCP-VI dated April 27, 2020 of the Office of the Government, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc directed the Ministry of Health, the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities. urgently review, reorganize, re-evaluate and inspect the implementation of bidding packages for procurement of medical equipment, consumable materials, medicines … for the prevention of Covid-19 epidemic, especially are packages of procurement of biochemical testing machines, breathing machines, medical masks, chemicals, and consumables; If there are signs of law violation, the dossiers and documents shall be transferred to the investigating agency for clarification and strictly handling according to the provisions of law.


COURT ORDERED- THE LARRY McCAIN ESTATE
September 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
COURT ORDERED AUCTION!
THE LARRY MILTON McCAIN ESTATE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • 12:00 PM (EST)
167 Oak Drive, Kingston, TN 37763
CLICK BELOW FOR ONLINE BIDDING
AUCTIONEERS COMMENTS: Court Ordered Docket No. 2022-
PR-6875 in the Probate Court for Roane County, TN. To
satisfy the indebtedness of the Estate of Larry Milton McCain.
Lots 21 & 22 of Lawnville Forest Subdivision, Lot 21 is
improved with a 852± sq/ft 3 bedroom, 1 bath home
featuring a split foyer, central heat & air, unfinished
basement and attached garage. This is a fixer upper with
possible foundation & other issues, so Buyers are encouraged to
inspect the property to their own satisfaction. Utility water. Roane
Co. HS, Cherokee Middle & Kingston Elementary schools all
within 3.5 miles. The County Taxes on Lot 21 (improved) are
$489.00 and on Lot 22 (unimproved) are $98.00. Fantastic
location off of Lawnville Rd, minutes to Y-12 and convenient to
Knoxville. Great potential rental!
TERMS: FOR REAL ESTATE– A 20% (20% if bidding online) non-refundable deposit of the contract price will be required day of sale. Each purchaser will also be required to sign a promissory note for the full purchase price which will become null and void upon closing of the sale. These properties are being sold as is without contingencies financial or other so please make any needed arrangements. Closings will take place on or before 30 days from sale day. This is a 10% (13% if bidding online) Buyers Premium auction. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Announcements made day of sale supersede any and all printed or verbal statements made by the Owners or the Auction Co. Subject to all rules of Court sales. NOTICE: Under U.S. c4582 (d) the purchaser of a single-family residence has a maximum of ten (10) days to conduct a risk assessment or inspection of the property for the presence of lead-based paint hazards. September 18, 2023 begins this ten (10) day period. This applies to all improved properties.
DIRECTIONS: From I-40 West bound take exit 355 to left onto Lawnville Rd, turn onto Oak Dr and follow to sale site on left. From East bound, take exit 355 to right onto Lawnville, turn onto Oak Dr & follow to sale site on left.
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Before purchasing any of the goods from the seller, the buyer.
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- Deliver the goods to the address for delivery set out in the order; or
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The three counties that border Mountain Island Lake have regulations designed to prevent run-off that could damage water quality. Mecklenburg County regulations prohibit cutting trees over two inches in diameter within 100 feet of the shoreline. And no new construction is allowed closer than 100 feet. Gaston County regulations require a 50-foot setback.
In addition to limiting run-off, controlling aquatic weeds is important for a healthy lake. To control hydrilla, which has been a problem especially during drought years, Duke Energy places sterile grass carp in the lake. This natural weed-control program is funded cooperatively by Duke Energy, Charlotte/Mecklenburg Utilities, Gastonia and the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Marine Commission regulations prohibit removing carp from the lake.


Arun District Council aims to ensure:-
Arun’s contractors, Biffa, are responsible for street cleaning. The frequency of these cleans depends on the location and use of the street. If you would like to report a problem with litter, dead animals, dog fouling, or any other items on the highway, please use this street cleaning report it form.
There are 2 public toilets in Arundel – in the Mill Road Car Park and Crown Yard Car Park. Arun District Council inspects and cleans these toilets regularly. Please use this report it form if you would like to tell ADC about an issue with one of the toilets.
All toilets are closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.
Litter and dog bins are emptied and inspected on a regular basis. If you see one that is overflowing or damaged, please report it to us so that it can be dealt with
Anyone caught dropping litter, including cigarette butts and chewing gum, or not picking up after their dog can face a fine of £80 (reduced to £50 if paid within 10 days).
This scheme is run for Arun District Council by enforcement company EH Commercial Services Ltd and operates a zero tolerance policy. The aim of the scheme is to:
ADC liaise with this team to target problem-areas so if you know of a litter or dog fouling hotspot which would benefit from a visit from our officers let ADC know.
The maximum penalty on conviction is £1000.
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If you witness fly tipping, please report it so ADC can investigate. The following information is helpful:-
Please do not approach fly tippers or put yourself at risk.
If you give your waste to someone else to dispose of, it is your responsibility to ensure that the person who takes it is authorised to do so and disposes of it correctly.
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A smart contract is a self-executing computer program that runs on a blockchain that can run, control, or record legally relevant activities between parties within the network. It is a collection of code stored within supported blockchains, e.g., Ethereum, which users can interact with.
Smart contracts can be used to define rules which can be automatically enforced. Since they function on the blockchain, they enjoy all the technology's benefits, such as immutability, transparency, decentralization, and encryption. A smart contract is a transaction protocol that eliminates the need for a trusted intermediary to oversee the secure enforcement of the terms of the contract.


Enrolling at Hearthstone
The parent/legal guardian must provide the following documents to the Hearthstone office.
- Proof of legal guardianship (if you are not the parent)
- Proof of student’s date of birth (birth certificate, birth record, passport, baptismal certificate, affidavit of the parent/guardian or custodian of the minor, or other legal proof)
- Transcript (Gr 9-12)
- Proof of residence in the parent/guardian’s name. Acceptable items include:
- Current Utility Bill (PG&E, water, sewer, cable, internet provider)
- Voter registration
- Pay stub
- Correspondence from a government agency (Social Security, Child Support Services, Superior Court, Social Services)
- Current Rent Receipt
- Rental/Lease Agreement
In order to support your student in the personalized learning program we request your support by providing these documents and attend a school tour/informational meeting.
- Completed Personalized Learning Placement Form
- Copy of the most recent I.E.P. Behavior Plan, 504 Plan, or Health Plan (if this applies)
- Current Report Card (Gr TK-8)
- Current Attendance
- High School Essay (Gr 9-12) (This will provide information for personalized learning and is not intended for screening.)
Your documents may be submitted by email, mail, in person, or by fax (530) 532-5847.
The student and parent will meet with the Student Advisor (grades 9-12) or Parent Liaison (grades TK-8) to complete registration. Students are to remain in school until their registration is complete.
If you would like to attend an informational meeting or have questions about Hearthstone, please contact us by email or at (530) 532-5848 ext. 0.


The School may deny a student admission if
- There is insufficient space in the appropriate grade; and/or
- The school cannot provide a suitable educational/social development program for his/her special needs;
- His/her admission would have a detrimental effect on the quality of the educational services provided by the School; and/or
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Recently, Tour du Valat has been involved in two “burning” issues in the Camargue:
– Tour du Valat issued a press release calling for action against pesticides in the wake of a judgment against three Camargue rice growers for possession and use of plant protection products banned in France. Tour du Valat had filed a civil suit along with the “Conservatoire du littoral” and the “Société nationale de protection de la nature”.
-Tour du Valat also participated in an unprecedented group dynamic gathering scientists, farmers, rice growers, manadiers, guards and citizens of Arles, by coming together against the current project to bypass Arles’ motorway. Tour du Valat took part in the various consultations and sent a dossier to the DREAL presenting its position. Its conclusions are irrevocable: “contrary to what is stated in the consultation file, the elements in our possession attest that this project is incompatible with France’s commitments in terms of climate, biodiversity and soil artificialisation”.


Due to families spending more time at home and online, children are at an unprecedented risk of being exploited by sexual predators, and suspects may be more likely to coerce victims through sexploitation, according to the FBI.In a March 23 statement from the FBI, the investigative agency warned parents that “due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, children will potentially have an increased online presence and/or be in a position that puts them at an inadvertent risk.” Currently, virtual school conference calls across the country are facing harassment from “zoom-bombs” where individuals are entering meetings and exposing teachers and students to pornography.Here are some helpful tips on how to talk to your child about online predators:
- Talk with kids about what is or isn’t appropriate contact on the internet.
Explain to a child that boundaries are necessary on the internet. Remind them that if they feel like they’re ever in an unsafe situation, reiterate that it is not their fault and you are always there to help them.
- Monitor children’s behavior for common signs of online abuse.
If your child is experiencing an increase in nightmares, withdrawn behavior, angry outbursts, anxiety, depression, not wanting to be left alone with an individual or sexual knowledge, it could be a sign that they’re being harassed by a sexual predator.
- Review all apps on their devices.
Talk to your child regularly about their favorite websites and apps. Review and approve games and apps before they are downloaded. Additionally, make sure privacy settings are set to the strictest level possible for online gaming systems and electronics.
- If you see evidence of illicit material sent to your child, contact your law enforcement agency.
If you believe someone is a victim of child sexual exploitation, contact your local law enforcement agency and your local FBI field office. Submit a tip online attips.fbi.gov.
- Make sure to provide as much of the following as possible: name and/or username of the subject, email addresses, phone numbers, websites used by the suspect and all documentation of communication.
- Download the OffenderWatch app.
To keep a child safer online, download the OffenderWatch Safe Virtual Neighborhood app to monitor unwanted communication from registered sex offenders. By signing up with Safe Virtual Neighborhood, parents are alerted if a registered sex offender engages their children through Snapchat, texts, phone calls or emails. Parents are also alerted if their child is near a sex offender’s home for an extended period of time.


Flynn sentencing marks keystone moment in Mueller investigation
Michael Flynn, President Trump’s first national security adviser who began cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation about a year ago, will be sentenced Tuesday for lying to the FBI.
Flynn's appearance in D.C. federal court before U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan will be viewed as a key milestone in an investigation that has prodded along for 19 months amidst high public intrigue and increasing vitriol from the president.
It is arguably the most highly anticipated sentencing yet in Mueller's investigation, and comes on the heels of the three-year sentence handed down to Trump’s former personal attorney Michael Cohen for a slew of federal charges that sprung from details uncovered by Mueller’s sprawling probe.
Flynn is unlikely to be sentenced to significant prison time. Citing his “substantial assistance” in ongoing investigations, Mueller recommended a lenient sentence for Flynn and has not asked for any jail time.


Every year in Florida, tens of thousands of children are subject to child abuse, which can take the form of physical or sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment or mental injury. Many more continue to suffer because the abuse is never reported. Under Florida law, everyone who suspects a child may be abused or neglected has a legal responsibility to report it. Remember: it’s not your job to know whether the abuse happened or not, it is your job to report any concerns. Your actions could save a child’s life.


The purpose of this Remuneration Policy is to set out how Coupland Cardiff Asset Management LLP (“CCAM”) will provide remuneration in a form and amount that is consistent with the Remuneration Code as set out in SYSC 19, whilst being able to attract, motivate and maintain high-calibre employees.
CCAM is subject to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”). As a Collective Portfolio Management Investment Firm, CCAM must comply with the AIFM Remuneration Code in SYSC 19B for its AIFMD activities; and also comply with the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”)’s Remuneration Code in SYSC 19C in relation to its MiFID type activities. SYSC 19C.1.1A states that where CCAM complies with SYSC 19B, it will also be regarded as compliant with SYSC 19C. CCAM has chosen to rely on SYSC 19C.1.1A and therefore this Remuneration Policy is designed to ensure that CCAM complies with all of the AIFM Remuneration Code Principles in SYSC 19B and does not refer to SYSC 19C.
Pursuant to SYSC 19B.1.7 and 19B.1.8, CCAM’s Remuneration Policy will be reviewed annually by the governing body to ensure that it remains consistent with the Remuneration Code Principles. In addition, the Compliance Officer, as part of CCAM’s regulatory monitoring, will include a review of the implementation of this Policy by CCAM.
Firms must establish, implement and maintain remuneration policies, procedures and practices that are consistent with and promote sound and effective risk management and which do not encourage excessive risk taking which is inconsistent with the risk profile of the Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) CCAM manages. The Principles apply to remuneration of any type, including both ‘variable’ and ‘fixed’, whether paid directly by CCAM or an AIF (including carried interest); and also to the transfer of units or shares of the AIF made to the benefits of staff. Remuneration includes any form of remuneration including salaries, discretionary pension benefits and benefits of any other kind. The Remuneration Code is concerned with the risks created by the way remuneration arrangements are structured and not with the amount of remuneration.
The Remuneration Code is based around nine Principles with which CCAM must comply when remunerating its Remuneration Code Staff (see below). Although as the FCA has adopted a proportionate approach in applying the Code, not all of the Principles will be relevant to CCAM (see below).
Remuneration Code Staff comprises those categories of staff whose professional activities have a material impact on the risk profiles of CCAM or the AIFs that it manages. This includes staff engaged in control functions, risk takers, senior management, and any employees receiving total remuneration that takes them into the same remuneration bracket as senior management and risk takers. For the purpose of implementing the Code, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) has defined control functions as “staff (other than senior management) responsible for risk management, compliance, internal audit and similar functions within an AIFM”. Unless it can be demonstrated to the contrary, ESMA has stated in its Guidance that the following would be Remuneration Code Staff:
- Executive and non-executive members of the governing body of the AIFM;
- Senior management;
- Control functions;
- Staff responsible for heading portfolio management, administration, marketing and human resources; and
- Other risk takers.
This also extends to staff of any entity to whom CCAM has delegated the AIFM activities of portfolio or risk management, and whose professional activities have a material impact on the risk profiles of the AIFs.
CCAM has in place a record of its Remuneration Code Staff which is maintained and monitored by the Compliance Officer with oversight by the governing body. All such staff understand the implications of their status.
3. Proportionality in application of the Remuneration Code
Certain Principles may be disapplied when they are deemed disproportionate. These include the following Principles which are known as the Payout Process Rules: Principle 5(e) (SYSC 19B.1.17 “retention”); Principle 5(f) (SYSC 19B.1.18 “deferral”); and Principle 5(g) (SYSC 19B.1.19 & 20 “performance adjustment”). The need to have a Remuneration Committee (SYSC 19B.1.9) may also be disapplied if it is proportionate to do so.
FCA Guidance states that a firm may begin with the presumption that they will disapply the Payout Process Rules where their AIF AUM is less than either: £1BN where assets are acquired through leverage; or £5BN where the AIF/s are unlevered and have no redemption rights for five years. CCAM’s AIF AUM is less than these thresholds and after consideration of the FCA’s suggested Proportionality Elements (see below), CCAM has determined that it is proportionate to disapply the Payout Process Rules.
Proportionality Elements: CCAM has 17 staff, it is not listed, it is predominantly owned by its partners, it manages only one AIF, it operates an equity strategy which is not complex, and its AIFs are not highly leveraged.
Whilst appreciating the contribution that can be made by a Remuneration Committee, CCAM considers that such a body would not be proportionate given the size and non-complex nature of both its activities and organisation. Instead, CCAM’s governing body undertakes this role.
4. CCAM’s remuneration arrangements
CCAM’s policy on the allocation of remuneration requires that its governing body set aside a proportion of the firm’s profits to form a bonus pool out of which variable remuneration awards will be made. The size of the bonus pool will be at the discretion of the governing body, and duly recorded, giving due consideration to both the need to incentivise personnel and to the current and future risks faced by CCAM and its AIFs. It is unlikely that any awards will be made in the event of CCAM making a loss.
The Code is based upon nine Principles and when determining remuneration, the governing body consider this Remuneration Policy and thus ensures that all remuneration payments are made in line with the Principles as they apply to CCAM. CCAM’s approach to the Principles is set out below.
Principle 1: Risk management
CCAM has a low risk appetite and monitors the risk profiles of the funds to ensure that any investment decisions are consistent with the risk profiles of the instruments constituting the funds. CCAM does not take own positions where its own capital would be at risk. CCAM does not hold client money or assets.
Principle 2: Supporting business strategy, objectives, values and interests, and avoiding conflicts of interest
CCAM received FSA/FCA authorisation on 27/05/2005. CCAM is a London based investment management Limited Liability Partnership. CCAM currently acts as investment manager and adviser to AIFs, UCITS funds and a number of third party managed accounts. CCAM focuses on investment opportunities within Asia. Its partners and teams of investment and operations professionals have significant market experience which provides hands-on expertise in sourcing, executing and managing the investment strategy of CCAM and the funds that it manages.
CCAM’s revenue is derived from management and performance fees and as such depends upon sound investment decisions, in line with its Clients’ interests and objectives as set out in the Client Agreements and where relevant, their constitution documents. This Remuneration Policy is in line with these values.
CCAM has in place a Conflicts of Interest Policy and Register which have been developed and approved by the Partners. CCAM is aware of the need to ensure that its Remuneration Policy and arrangements do not give rise to any conflicts of interest.
Principle 3: Governance
As mentioned in the ‘Introduction’, there will be an annual review undertaken by CCAM’s governing body with an independent review by the Compliance Officer. Remuneration decisions taken by the governing body will be consistent with CCAM’s financial condition and future revenues.
Principle 4: Control functions
Those engaged in control functions have been given the appropriate authority to carry out that role and, as far as possible, they are compensated according to the achievement of the objectives linked to their functions, independent from the business areas they control. To ensure independence and avoid the risk of undue influence, CCAM will ensure that the compliance function is consulted when setting the Remuneration Policy. Remuneration of senior offices in risk management and compliance functions is directly overseen by the governing body in its supervisory function.
As CCAM is a small firm with a limited number of personnel, it is inevitable that it will not always be possible to ensure independence. However this is recognised by CCAM and, where relevant, is referenced in its Conflicts of Interest Policy.
In setting remuneration levels, CCAM recognises the importance of attracting and retaining experienced staff that perform control functions.
Principle 5: Remuneration structures
At the heart of CCAM’s Remuneration Policy is the need to ensure that the structure of an employee’s remuneration is consistent with, and promotes, sound and effective risk management and that it does not encourage risk-taking which is inconsistent with the risk profile of the instrument constituting the fund of the AIFs it manages.
Since CCAM has determined that it is proportionate to disapply the Payout Process Rules, three elements of Principle 5 have been disapplied. However, for the sake of completeness these will be referenced below as appropriate.
Where remuneration is performance-related, then in addition to the performance of the individual CCAM will also take into account the performance of the business unit or AIF concerned and the overall results of CCAM. Performance assessment will not relate solely to financial criteria but will also include compliance with regulatory obligations and adherence to effective risk management. In keeping with CCAM’s long term objectives, the assessment of performance will take into account longer-term performance appropriate to the life-cycle of the AIFs where these are not already aligned. Payment of any such performance related bonuses may need to be spread over a period which takes account of the redemption policy of the AIFs it manages and their investment risks.
In the case of early termination of a contract any payments will reflect performance achieved over time. CCAM does not reward failure.
CCAM does not award guaranteed variable remuneration. In exceptional circumstances such payments may need to be considered in the context of new Remuneration Code Staff. In such cases the governing body, in conjunction with the Compliance Officer, will consider and document whether such an award would be in keeping with Remuneration Principle 5 and SYSC 19B.
CCAM sets appropriate and balanced ratios between any fixed and variable components of staff remuneration. Staff are paid sufficiently high levels of fixed remuneration compared to variable remuneration to allow the operation of a fully flexible policy on variable components, including the possibility to pay no variable remuneration.
As mentioned above, three elements of Principle 5 are disapplied in the case of CCAM. These concern: the need to ensure that at least 50% of any variable remuneration consists of units or shares of the AIF concerned, or equivalent ownership interests (Principle 5(e)); the need to defer at least 40% of any variable remuneration over a period of not less than three to five years (Principle 5(f)); and the need for performance adjustment (Principle 5(g)).
Principle 6: Measurement of performance
Performance is an important factor in the calculation of any variable remuneration.
Variable remuneration will be contracted where subdued or negative financial performance occurs. CCAM will not ordinarily make any variable remuneration awards should CCAM make a loss however in exceptional circumstances such payments may need to be considered. In such cases the governing body, in conjunction with the Compliance Officer, will consider and document whether such an award would be in keeping with Remuneration Principle 6 and SYSC 19B.
In both performance measuring and the allocation of variable remuneration, the governing body of CCAM will make qualitative judgements, making due recourse to CCAM’s current ICAAP. The measurement of financial performance includes consideration of all relevant types of current and future risks and the cost and quantity of capital and liquidity required.
Principle 7: Pension policy
CCAM does not offer any non-cash pension benefits.
Principle 8: Personal investment strategies
At times it is possible that one effect of aligning an individual’s remuneration with risk is that the remuneration may be subject to downside. As this alignment is an important feature of the Remuneration Code, staff will not be permitted to use any personal hedging strategies or take out insurance contracts that would undermine this alignment. This requirement is reflected in CCAM’s Personal Account Dealing Policy.
Principle 9: Avoidance of the Remuneration Code
CCAM adheres to the Remuneration Code.
No variable remuneration awards will be paid through any vehicles or methods that would facilitate the avoidance of the Remuneration Code.
This Remuneration Policy is formally approved and adopted by CCAM’s governing body which will have ultimate responsibility for its implementation.
Approved by the Partnership on: 18 November 2021


Second-level master's degree
The master’s program analyzes corruption and organized crime alongside the evolution of Italian and European policies regarding prevention and repression. The program provides students with the ability to analyze corruption and organized crime as well as the legal knowledge and managerial skills necessary to work for an agency that fights against them.
The master’s program is open to:
- civil servants (particularly those involved in police forces and auditing)
- employees of anti-mafia and anti-corruption associations
- managers and entrepreneurs in the private sector
- accountants, bankers and financiers
- administrators of businesses and land that has been confiscated from the mafia
- holders of master’s degrees seeking employment in the anti-mafia or anti-corruption sector
Directors: Paola Severino, former Minister of Justice, Full Professor of Criminal Law, Rector of LUISS Guido Carli and President of the LUISS School of Law and Antonio La Spina, Full Professor of Sociology and Public Policy, LUISS School of Government.


The lawsuit filed today by the Duwamish Organization is without merit and is yet another attempt to appropriate the history and culture of the Muckleshoot and other federally recognized tribes that are comprised of Duwamish descendants. The Duwamish Organization is not representative of the thousands of Duwamish descendants that are members of the Muckleshoot Tribe and other Western Washington Tribes, including Suquamish, Tulalip, and Puyallup. The group is a voluntary cultural heritage association, not an Indian tribe.
Multiple decisions by the federal courts and United States Department of Interior over the years clearly document why the Duwamish Organization is not a tribe. The Duwamish Organization’s previous attempts to gain federal recognition have been reviewed and rejected by three Administrations. Most recently the Obama administration, after a thorough review of the record, reaffirmed that the Duwamish Organization is not an Indian tribe and not entitled to federal recognition as such. We are confident the courts will yet again reject this request.


Sight is a precious gift. Therefore, treatment that involves our eyes and our sight can sometimes make us anxious, and any mistreatment during such practice can be particularly stressful and can have a devastating consequences.
Negligence during treatment involving our eyes is something that no-one wants to think about, however is unfortunately a reality that some have to face.
Our medical negligence solicitors at Claim Today Solicitors can help you claim the compensation you deserve. Our team is experienced in handling claims surrounding ophthalmic complications, and will not only look to get you compensation, but also ensure that you get the correct assistance you require as you look to plan for tomorrow.
Types of ophthalmic negligence
Our experience includes helping people claim in respect of the following procedures:
- LASIK/LASEK eye surgery; in some rare cases, the cut in the cornea can go into the eye itself, or lead to corneal ectasia, a thinning of the cornea, leading to distorted vision;
- cataract surgery; either through delayed diagnosis which can worsen the condition of cataracts, or wrongly positioned or located intra-ocular lenses, which is where you can see the edge of your lens implant;
- misdiagnosis; or delayed diagnosis when it comes to cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes, retinal detachment, or age related macular degeneration (AMD);
- keratoplasty surgery (surgery to the cornea); this can lead to infection, corneal scarring, glare, and being unable to wear contact lenses afterwards;
- eye muscle surgery (strabismus treatment); anaesthetic issues, breathing problems during surgery, bleeding or infection, or double vision;
- retinal detachment; eyeball scarring, and the incorrect use of ophthalmic equipment;
- incorrect prescriptions for glasses, contact lenses, eye drops and medication.
No win no fee
Personal injury compensation claims, clinical negligence claims, and serious injury claims made with Claim Today Solicitors are brought on a “no win, no fee” basis. This means that if you don’t win your case, you don’t pay a penny.
The main benefits of a “No Win, No Fee” agreement is that there is no money to pay up front. Any amounts payable by you are only payable if you win and are therefore deducted from your compensation, meaning you need not worry about money in order to make a claim, and to benefit from legal advice as soon as possible.
Do you have a claim?
If you believe you may have a clinical negligence claim, and that you only became aware of the negligent act within the last three years, then you may be able to bring have a claim. You should contact us by calling 08000 93 93 92, or by filling out our contact form so that our team can take full details from you and advise you as to whether you have a claim or not, and your next steps.
How to start your claim
To start your claim with Claim Today Solicitors, either call 08000 93 93 92, or start your claim by clicking here and filling out our form, where we will call you back to talk to you in more detail about your claim.
When detailing your claim, it is important that you note down the details of your accident, including:
- the time and date of the incident/treatment;
- the location of the incident/treatment;
- what you believe to have gone wrong;
- what injury/damage you believe you have suffered as a result;
- photographs of the scarring/injury.
After establishing that you have a claim that we can take forward, our expert solicitors at Claim Today will handle all of your tricky paperwork and advise you throughout the claim process.
Claim Today, Plan for Tomorrow
Claim Today Solicitors is a personal injury firm that specialises in medical negligence and serious injury claims, and is nationally accredited for both client service and legal delivery in the field of personal injury. The Head of our Clinical Negligence Department, Joanne Warren, is accredited by the Law Society in the field of Clinical Negligence.
However, our care looks beyond that of your claim. Our commitment to you can be seen through our tagline “Claim Today, Plan for Tomorrow”. Our expert team of clinical negligence solicitors look at ensuring that you are able to continue your life as able and as worry-free as possible.
We will assess the impact of your medical care alongside your rehabilitation, equipment and house adjustments, and your long-term daily care needs, to ensure that you receive full support with your claim. This can include provisions such as benefits, psychological and physical therapy, future care, mobility and living modifications, family support, and ongoing medical treatment.
In some cases, we are also able to offer claim advances up front in order to make necessary adjustments and medical support to ensure that you get the best support at a time that you need it most, meaning that you can start planning for tomorrow, while you claim today.


You are hereby informed that the personal details you supply to the ALUMNIPOLIMI ASSOCIATION will be processed for the purposes of networking amongst the Alumni, with a view to enabling them to remain in contact and to implementing initiatives of various types, and for the Association's own statistical and institutional purposes.
The details you supply will be subject to manual or computerised processing operations, in full compliance with the terms of Italian Legislative Decree No. 196 of 30 June 2003 (the Italian Data Protection Act).
It is not compulsory for you to supply your details, but if you refuse to do so it will make it impossible to deliver the aforementioned services.
Your details will only be disclosed to third parties for the purposes indicated above and to fulfil legal obligations.
Article 7 of the Italian Data Protection Act sets out the rights of the Data Subject (i.e. you) to access any data held about you, to demand the deletion, correction or completion of that data, and to object to the processing operations for legitimate reasons.
The Data Controller is the ALUMNIPOLIMI ASSOCIATION, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, Milan, Italy. The Data Manager is the current President of the Association.
As the Data Subject, you may exercise your rights as provided for under Article 7 of the Italian Data Protection Act. To do so, please send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.org


The dangers of assessing French tax residency by solely considering whether an individual is spending more than 183 days in France. Contrary to a popular belief, the French tax authorities and French tax courts do not uniquely assess French tax residence by considering the number of days spent in France; they also take into account the economic and social ties with France, potentially leading to significant tax exposure.
Assessing French tax residency
Pursuant to article 4B of the French tax code, an individual is considered to be a French tax resident if he/she has in France his/her (i) home (“foyer”), (ii) main place of abode, (iii) place of principal working activity or business (such criterion being deemed to be fulfilled by all managing executives of a French company whose turnover exceeds 250 million euros) or (iv) center of economic interest.
Nevertheless, when an individual is deemed to be a resident of two States (because he/she meets the domestic criteria of two Countries), tax residence must be directly assessed by looking at the criteria set forth in the relevant double tax treaty. In this respect, most French double tax treaties include the OECD model type clause according to which the residence is determined through the following alternative tests: (i) one’s permanent home, (ii) one’s center of vital interest, (iii) one’s habitual abode and (iv) one’s nationality.
As most of these domestic and international criteria are subjective and up to interpretation, most people only focus on the habitual abode one and consider that if an individual does not spend more than 183 days in France, this individual would escape French tax residence and thus French taxes.
This is however not true in practice and the 183-day rule must be referred to with caution:
- This rule is not universal: it can only apply if a double tax treaty applicable to the situation at hand contains such 183-day rule. In some cases, a treaty can exist but may not be applicable (e.g., LOB clause when the individual is not taxed on any income in one of the concerned State, remittance basis in the UK, 10-year exemption in Israel, etc.);
- This rule may not capture all taxes at stake: it definitely applies to income tax but this may not be true for social security contribution, wealth tax, gift tax, etc.;
- Attention should be paid to the period retained to assess the 183-day rule: calendar year, 12-month rolling period, etc.
Even when relevant, this rule is not the sole tie-breaker and generally not the first one considered by French tax authorities and Courts.
Indeed, as illustrated by several recent decisions, French courts often rule that an individual is a French tax resident despite the fact that one spent less than 183 days in France by focusing on one’s economic and social ties with France. On the contrary, spending more than 183 days in France does not systematically triggers the recognition of French tax residence.
Even more, in particularly complex scenarios where the balance of interests of any kind binding an individual to France and another State is delicate, both the French tax authorities and French tax courts tend to use two or more criteria at the same time to strengthen their position considering every piece of connection with France.
For instance, French tax courts have recently ruled that a retired couple whose only source of income was a French retirement pension should be deemed French tax residents under French domestic law regardless of evidence supporting that they had been living in Madagascar for several years.
Similarly, where there were evidence supporting the effective presence of a couple both in France (e.g., secondary residence, spending 153 days in France, several French bank accounts, significant gas and electricity consumption) and in Switzerland (e.g., main residence with home staff, residence state of the couple’s daughters, regular running costs), it was finally ruled that they were residents of France on the ground that all their investments were French-sourced since they directly and indirectly owned several French operational and real estate companies.
In view of the diversity of factual criteria used by the French tax authorities and French tax courts to determine one’s tax residence, it is therefore necessary to pay particular attention to all the elements that would make it possible to demonstrate the existence of a connection to France and not to only focus on the 183-day criterion. This is especially important considering the different consequences resulting from being a French tax resident.
Consequences arising from French tax residence
Subject to the provisions of French double tax treaties, French tax residence triggers several distinct consequences relating to (i) income tax, (ii) wealth tax, (iii) inheritance tax and, as the case may be, (iv) trusts related filings.
Indeed, French tax residents are taxable in France on their worldwide income, contrary to foreign tax residents who are solely taxed in France on their French-sourced income.
French tax residents may also be liable to the French real estate wealth tax on all their real estate assets, and not only the ones located in France as for foreign tax residents, to the extent that the overall net value of said assets exceeds €1,300,000 as at 1 January of the given year.
Additionally, when a donor or a deceased or a beneficiary or heir is a deemed a tax resident, inheritance duties are payable on all movable or immovable property located in France or outside France which are transferred by him or to him.
Finally, trustees have a filing obligation for trusts related to France by the French residence of their settlor or beneficiary, or if any asset held by trust is located in France.
To avoid this kind of extended French tax liability alongside with its numerous regular filing obligations, and given the complexity and factual nature of the analysis establishing one’s tax residence, it is advisable to seek professional advice. In particular, when someone has ties to France but has not yet considered to be a French tax resident, we strongly recommend performing such analysis to (i) confirm one’s opinion and, as the case may be, regularize one’s situation, but also to (ii) assess any tax exposure that may result from reassessment in case of a French tax audit. http://www.whitecase.com


UPCOMING WAGE & HOUR WEBINAR EVENTS
- Understanding the revised standard salary level requirements
- Making sense of the new 10% rule for nondiscretionary payments
- Auditing existing exempt employee classifications
- Implementing a reclassification plan
- Understanding what the new rule did not change
- Complying with differing state and local minimum salary thresholds
Thompson Reuters Practical Law and the Wage & Hour Defense Institute held a free, 75-minute webinar discussing the US Supreme Court’s Epic Systems Corp. decision and its impact on the arbitration of federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage and hour claims.
- Understanding the Epic Systems Corp. decision.
- Comparing the litigation and arbitration forums.
- Preparing a mass arbitration strategy.
- Reviewing existing arbitration provisions for potential problems.
- Understanding an employee’s contractual defenses.
- Complying with differing state law, such as prohibitions against mandatory arbitration of sexual harassment claims.
Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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Uber and Grab have been hit with combined fines of $13 million due to the violation of Singapore’s anti-competition laws.
Grab was fined approximately $6.4M while Uber was fined approximately $6.58M by the CSSS (Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore). The fines imposed on both Uber & Grab however will not unwind the deal. The fines relate only to the businesses in Singapore, which is just one of eight markets where Uber and Grab competed.
Chiefly, the CCCS found that through the merger, Grab has raised its market share from 50 percent to 80 percent.
“At the conclusion of its investigation, CCCS has found that the Transaction is anti-competitive, having been carried into effect, and has infringed section 54 of the Competition Act by substantially lessening competition in the ride-hailing platform market in Singapore,” the agency wrote.
Moving forward the commission will be rolling out additional measures aimed at easing the impact of this merger on both riders and drivers. Under these measures, Grab will have to remove its existing exclusivity arrangements with taxi fleets and drivers, as well as maintain pre-merger pricing methodology and driver commission rates.
Uber will also be required to sell vehicles from its car rental arm Lion City Rentals to any potential competitor with a “reasonable offer”. Any sale of said cars to Grab will have to be approved by CCCS.
These measures will be suspended in the event where a competitor attains 30 percent market share for one month. Concurrently, both Uber & Grab will have their penalties lifted in the event where a competitor attains 30 percent market share for 6 consecutive months.
Read more at: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/grab-uber-fined-13m-for-violating-competition-laws


Park Rules and Regulations: Welcome Letter
Dear Park Visitors:
Welcome to the Centerville-Washington Park District! We hope you visit the parks often and enjoy the many benefits available in the great outdoors!
In order to protect the parks and ensure visitor safety, the Board of Park Commissioners has adopted the following Rules and Regulations. It should be noted that all State of Ohio criminal and traffic laws are also enforced within the parks, and carry full penalty under Ohio Law.
We hope you will take a few minutes to familiarize yourselves with these rules and regulations, so that you can share this information with others. Together, we can make the parks the best they can be.
If you witness anything that presents a threat to the parks, wildlife, or visitors, please call the Park District or local law enforcement agency immediately. We appreciate your help in keeping the parks safe and enjoyable for all people.
Centerville-Washington Park District (937) 433-5155
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (937) 225-4357
Centerville Police Department (937) 433-7661
Emergency Response 911


Modern Slavery Statement
At 5th Vapor, we are committed to conducting our business in an ethical and responsible manner. We strongly oppose modern slavery and human trafficking in all their forms and are dedicated to preventing these practices within our operations and supply chains.
We are committed to maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We condemn these practices and are determined to ensure that they have no place in our organization.
We comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to modern slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to upholding human rights and labor standards, treating our employees, partners, and suppliers with dignity and respect.
We regularly assess and monitor the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking within our organization and supply chains. This allows us to identify and address any potential vulnerabilities and take appropriate actions to mitigate the risk.
Supplier Due Diligence
We maintain a robust supplier vetting process to ensure that our partners and suppliers share our commitment to ethical practices. We conduct thorough due diligence and assess potential suppliers based on their adherence to labor laws, human rights, and ethical business practices.
Employee Awareness and Training
We provide regular training and awareness programs to our employees to educate them about the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking. We encourage open communication and the reporting of any concerns or suspicions related to these practices.
We have established a confidential reporting mechanism, including a whistleblowing policy, to enable our employees, partners, and stakeholders to report any instances of modern slavery or human trafficking. We investigate all reports promptly and take appropriate action when necessary.
We are committed to continuously improving our policies, practices, and due diligence processes to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. We collaborate with industry organizations, NGOs, and other stakeholders to stay informed about emerging best practices and promote a collective effort in eradicating these practices.
Responsibility and Accountability
Responsibility for our anti-slavery initiatives rests with the leadership team of 5th Vapor. They have overall responsibility for ensuring that our policies and procedures are implemented effectively throughout the organization. Each employee has a responsibility to familiarize themselves with this statement and to act in accordance with its principles.
Review and Update
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness. Any necessary updates will be made to reflect changes in our business, the regulatory environment, or emerging best practices.
We are committed to combatting modern slavery and human trafficking and will continue to work diligently to prevent these practices within our sphere of influence. By upholding our values, promoting ethical conduct, and fostering a culture of responsibility, we aim to contribute to the eradication of modern slavery globally.
For any inquiries or concerns regarding our Modern Slavery Statement, please contact us at [email protected].
The 5th Vapor Management Team


ORE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy and Procedure
This policy demonstrates how the Ore Community Association will undertake its responsibilities to keep safe the vulnerable adults it works alongside. The OCA acknowledges its duty to act appropriately in regard to any allegations, reports or suspicions of abuse.
It is important to have this Policy and the associated procedures in place so that staff, volunteers, services and the Trustees can work to prevent abuse and know what to do in the event of abuse.
This Policy statement and the procedures have been drawn up in order to enable the OCA to:
Promote good practice and work in a way that can prevent harm, abuse and coercion occurring
Ensure that any allegations of abuse or suspicions are dealt with appropriately and the person experiencing abuse is supported
Stop the abuse occurring
For the purpose of this Policy and the associated procedures, vulnerable adults are defined as:
People over the age of 18
People who are receiving or who may need community care services because of learning difficulties, physical or mental illness, or age issues
People who are or may be unable to take care of themselves, or unable to protect themselves against harm or exploitation
The Policy applies to all staff, volunteers and Trustees.
It is acknowledged that significant numbers of vulnerable adults are abused and it is important that the OCA has an approved Safeguarding Adults Policy, a set of Procedures to follow and puts in place preventative measures to try and reduce those numbers.
In order to effectively implement this Policy the OCA will work to:
Promote the freedom and dignity of the person who has or is experiencing abuse
Promote the rights of all people to live free from abuse and coercion
Ensure the safety and well-being of people who do not have the capacity to decide how they want to respond to abuse that they are experiencing
Manage services in a way promotes safety and prevents abuse
Recruit staff and volunteers safely, ensuring all necessary checks are made
Provide effective management for staff and volunteers through supervision
The OCA will:
Ensure that all Trustees, staff, volunteers, service users are familiar with this Policy and its Procedures
Act within its confidentiality Policy
Make a referral to the Adult Social Care Duty team as appropriate
Make sure that the Designated Named Person understand his/her responsibilities to refer incidents of adult abuse to the relevant statutory agencies
The Designated Named Advisor for Safeguarding Adults is the Centre Manager.
All safeguarding concerns relating to allegations against staff and vokunteers should be reported to this individual and recorded. If the concern relates to the Designated Named Advisor then the Chair of Trustees should be contacted.
3. PREVENTING ABUSE
The OCA is committed to putting in place safeguards and measures to reduce the likelihood of abuse taking place within its service and to its staff and volunteers.
This Policy and Procedure should therefore be read in conjunction with other Policies that the OCA has in place, to ensure that staff and volunteers are recruited safely and that DBS checks are provided and references taken up.
This Policy and our Complaints Policy will be made available to any user upon REQUEST.
4. RECOGNISING THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ABUSE
The most common forms of abuse are:
Sexual abuse by one person upon another
Physical abuse or the threat of that results in Bodily injury or pain
Emotional or psychological abuse which may result in trauma, anxiety or depression
Discrimination of a person in a certain group or category
Financial or Material is the theft of money or personal possessions being used to the advantage of another person
Neglect or acts of omission
Abuse may be carried out deliberately or unknowingly by a single act or repeated acts.
People who abuse may come from all walks of life. They may be professional people such as doctors or teachers or even relatives or friends.
5. RESPONDING TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING ABUSE
The OCA recognises that it has a duly to act on reports or suspicions of abuse and will respond by ensuring the safety of the person who has been abused, by informing the Designated Named Advisor as soon as possible, and by following the Pan Sussex Multi-Agency Policy and Procedures.
This means responding as follows:
Reassuring the person who has been abused
Listen to them
Record what has been said or done as soon as possible
Remain calm and reassuring
Call an ambulance if required and police if necessary
Preserve any evidence
Inform the Designated Named Person.
All cases of abuse or alleged abuse will be discussed with the Designated Named Person or one of the Trustees if the allegations of abuse are against the Designated Named Person. If they feel that they cannot do this then they can voice their concerns direct with the Adult Social Care Duty team.
When details of the abuse or alleged abuse are formally notified to the Adult team then this is known as an Alert. The Safeguarding Adults Alert Form should then be completed and the Adult team telephoned.
An alert will always be made with the consent of the individual unless this is not possible because of incapacity.
The Designated Named Person can always take advice from the Adult Social care team or the police and then explain the process to the alleged victim.
Information should be provided to the alleged victim by way of advice, counselling or where to go to get legal redress.
6. MANAGING ALLEGATIONS MADE AGAINST A STAFF MEMBER OR VOLUNTEER
The OCA will always make sure that an allegation against a member of staff or volunteer is dealt with swiftly and the police informed. The safety of the individual is paramount and a risk assessment made to assess the level of risk to all individuals present. The Designated Named Person will liaise with Adult Social Care team to discuss the best course of action and to ensure the OCA procedures are co-ordinated with any other enquiries taking place.
7. RECORDING AND MANAGING OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
The OCA is committed to maintaining confidentiality wherever possible and any information is only shared with those who need to know.
All allegations should be recorded and be factual and not based on anyone’s opinions and be only what the alleged victim of abuse have told us, or what you have seen or witnessed.
The information that is recorded must be kept and will comply with the OCA data protection policy.
8. REVIEWING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
This Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedure will be clearly communicated to all new and existing staff, volunteers and Trustees. The Designated Named Person will ensure that this is done and be reviewed no later than the date of approval or when there is significant change in the law or County Council guidelines.
Trustees, staff, volunteers and service users may be involved in the process of any new review and be responsible for recommending any changes.
9. RELATED POLICIES
The following policies and procedures also support safeguarding at the OCA.
Equality and Diversity
Health and Safety


What is a Form 1 statement?
This is a statement provided by the vendor (the seller) setting out to the purchaser (the buyer) the interests of persons and government entities not a party to the contract for sale and purchase of land. These disclosures allow the purchaser to
make an informed decision to buy.
Do I need to attend settlement on the day?
No. Your conveyancer attends on your behalf and once settlement is completed you will be notified by receiving a phone call and/or email.
Am I entitled to any government concessions?
There are a few concessions dependent on the type of ownership and type of property conditions. It’s best to discuss your scenario for an informed decision to be made.
What is e-Conveyancing?
e-Conveyancing is Electronic Conveyancing. It is now mandatory to settle your property using an online system called PEXA. Enquire today for more information.
Do I need to have a contract of sale before talking to a Conveyancer?
No, not at all. The sooner the better! Assistance can be provided to you straight away, whether its advice or conditions that may need to be put into the contract to protect your interest in the property.
When do i need to pay my deposit?
A real estate agent will serve you with a Form 1 (cooling off rights) statement which discloses information about the property; you are required to pay your deposit 48 hours after receipt of the Form 1 statement.
What is a Form R3 Buyers Information Notice?
This is a general statement setting out information for a purchaser to consider when buying property.
Do i have the right to a final inspection at the property before settlement?
No, not unless it is written into the contract.
Do I need to use the conveyancer recommended by the real estate agent?
No. A conveyancer is always solely your choice. Choose wisely! Make sure the conveyancer you choose is a member of the Australian institute of conveyancer (AIC) and holds a current Conveyancing Licence to practice conveyancing in South Australia. By choosing someone who is a member of the AIC you are also protecting yourself; these conveyancers hold professional indemnity insurance cover of a minimum of $1, 500, 000. This in itself is peace of mind!
I have just signed a contract of sale with a real estate agent, what is our next step?
Ask your real estate agent to forward a copy of your contract of sale through and we will happily look over for you. As soon as you received it, we can start working together for you to achieve a smooth and successful settlement.
What time should i schedule my removalist for on settlement day?
For a vendor (seller) you need to ensure that you have vacated and cleaned the premises by 11:00am. For a purchaser (buyer) you need to advise your removalist that access to the property will be from 11am- 5 pm. Earlier access may be granted, subject to banks requirements on the day.
When do i need to take out insurance?
Immediately after the contract is signed, the property is at risk from the date you sign! Your bank will also want to sight a copy of your insurance papers before providing final funding at settlement.
What is VOI (Verification of Identity) ?
This is a formal process to identify you during the course of the settlement transaction. You will need to have your original Passport, Driver Licence, Birth Certificate and Marriage Certificate available to show your conveyancer. This is a legal requirement for settlement to be completed.


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