Navigating Shipping Decarbonisation in the Pacific Ocean Trade
Explore the challenges and potential solutions for decarbonising the Pacific Ocean trade amidst concerns of disproportionate impact on developing states. Discover the proposed International shipping Green House Gas levy and its criticisms.
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Iowa League of Cities Membership Webinar June 28, 2023
The key highlights of HF 718 Property Tax Legislation discussed in the Iowa League of Cities Membership Webinar. Division II covers city rate consolidation and mechanisms for levy reduction based on growth triggers. The legislation also introduces homestead credit and exemption provisions for indivi
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Understanding Works Contract Services Under GST Act 2017
Works contract services under the CGST Act, 2017 involve various activities related to immovable property with the transfer of goods, treated as a supply of services. The levy of tax on different types of works contracts is explained, highlighting the applicable rates for different scenarios such as
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Workshop Highlights and Sector Submissions Analysis 2023-2024
Stakeholder workshop presented by Mr. PK Naicker in February 2024 focused on skills planning, reporting, and research. The analysis of sector submissions from 2020 to 2023 shows a breakdown of submissions by industry, highlighting areas such as clothing, footwear, forestry, furniture, and more. Addi
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WASDA - GETTING IT RIGHT
The WASDA event on October 16th and 17th, 2023, will cover topics from preparing revenue limits to understanding aid certification, levy processes, and budget finalization. The DPI School Finance Team offers assistance and resources to help districts navigate financial processes effectively.
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Understanding Tax Obligations and Assessable Income in Australia
In Australia, residents are taxed on worldwide income while non-residents are taxed only on Australian-sourced income. The tax liability is calculated based on taxable income, tax offsets, other liabilities like Medicare levy, and PAYG credits. Assessable income includes employment income, super pen
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Implementation of Sugar Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Products in Mauritius
The implementation of a sugar tax on sugar-sweetened products in Mauritius is set to take effect from 1st July 2022. The tax is part of the provisions outlined in the Finance Act 2020 and will levy 6 cents per gram of sugar on non-staple sweetened products. Certain exemptions apply, and procedures f
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Overview of IMT-2030 Activities and Future Development Plans
This document provides insights into the current status and future plans of IMT-2030 activities as discussed by Joseph Levy from InterDigital. The document outlines the work being done by ITU-R Working Party 5D (WP 5D) towards the development of IMT-2030, including the timeline, workshop plans, and
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Montclair Board of School Estimates 2020-2021 Budget Overview
The Montclair Board of School Estimates presented the 2020-2021 budget with a focus on maintaining high-quality education services within a 2% tax levy cap. Major drivers of the budget include contracted salary increases and increases in health benefits. The budget goals are to modify academic progr
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Municipal Services Budget Procedures for Recreation Commission Workshop
Explore the budget procedures, laws, and processes relevant to Recreation Commissions in Kansas, focusing on annual budget preparation, adoption, certification, and tax levy requirements. Understand the importance of budgeting as a planning and communication tool for enhancing decision-making, finan
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Understanding SETA Grant Regulations and Workplace Skills Development
This presentation delves into the intricacies of SETA Grant Regulations governing the Skills Development National Skills Development Plan. It covers the legislative frameworks, submission trends, and the distribution of Skills Development Levy Income. The focus is on enhancing workplace skills devel
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Benefits of Apprenticeship Programmes for School Leaders
Apprenticeship programmes offer school leaders valuable training while they work towards nationally recognized standards. Best Practice Network provides dual qualification programmes combining apprenticeships with NPQs to enhance leadership skills in the education sector. With over 750 school leader
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Understanding Municipal Management Districts (MMDs) in Texas
Municipal Management Districts (MMDs) in Texas are special districts that are self-governed but require approval from the host municipality. They have the authority to provide infrastructure and approved service plans. MMDs can issue tax-exempt bonds, levy taxes, assessments, and impact fees, and pr
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Discussion on Proposed Nomenclature for IEEE 802.11ba Standard
This document presents a discussion on the proposed nomenclature for the IEEE 802.11ba standard draft amendment, highlighting the need for clarity and consistency in terminology to avoid confusion and specification issues. Various new terms and definitions are suggested for different types of device
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Dunn County Board of Supervisors Proposed 2023 Budget Overview
Overview of the Dunn County Board of Supervisors Proposed 2023 Budget including details on County Levy Limit, Debt, General Fund Balance, Executive Committee's Directive, and Proposed Budget Summary. It discusses the Levy Limit increase and current debt status, General Fund Balance update, managemen
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Mine Health and Safety Summit Overview
The Mine Health and Safety Summit held in 2018 at The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre discussed the need for a new levy model in funding research activities. It highlighted the current levy model's shortcomings and the push for a more risk-based approach aligned with the industry's goal of zero ha
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Understanding Woking's Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Governance
Discover the essential aspects of Woking's Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), including its local authority perspective, vital statistics, charging schedule, and governance structure. Learn about the core strategy, CIL examination process, implementation timeline, and key regulations governing dev
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Zero-Shot Relation Extraction via Reading Comprehension
In this study by Omer Levy, Minjoon Seo, Eunsol Choi, and Luke Zettlemoyer from the University of Washington and Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, a model is presented for zero-shot relation extraction via reading comprehension. The model can extract relations between entities without dir
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Understanding Apprenticeships in Training and Education Sector
Apprenticeships combine practical training with study, providing an opportunity for staff to enhance skills. Funding through the apprenticeship levy in Wokingham Borough Council shows potential for growth. Organizations are encouraged to assess skills gaps, consider apprentices, and access available
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