No doubt that their are those that serve in this capacity with the best of intentions taking this role seriously and administering their duties ethically — but whether they are aware of it transpiring or not — they can be used as a tool by the court to force unfavorable outcomes on one party.
But for those nine years when Martin administered his duties as Speaker of the House effectively and with wisdom, the slab was pulled back off the grass and we saw what class prejudice in the 21st century really looked like.
He was used to appearing before crowds, of course, but this was the first time that he would be performing the most public of the Chief Justice's duties — administering the Presidential oath of office — and the audience, in person and by broadcast, would be in the many millions.
He administered his ecclesiastical duties capably, but the clergy's confidence in the legality of his election decreased.
Writing laws is the duty of the legislature; administering laws is the duty of the executive branch.
The State Legislature has delegated to county canvassing boards the duties of administering elections.
The state has no educational requirements for the positions, which involve duties like administering drugs, driving residents to day activities, feeding them and preventing them from choking.
Those trustees appointed have many duties when administering the trust, including informing the Commission of changes to the charity or its dissolution, registering the charity and keeping proper accounts and records, to be submitted annually to the Commission.
Job duties include administering medication, assisting clients in exercises, using specialized drills to help clients maintain memory, and providing companionship.
John Clarkson, a former naval officer who took on the duty of administering the new colony, faced opposition from local slave traders, tribal chieftains and his fellow governing directors.
If they are assigned to administer a diocese, their duties are identical, though cardinals tend to be called away more frequently on Vatican business, said Joseph Zwilling, spokesman for the Archdiocese of New York.
