Sentence examples for exercising duties from inspiring English sources

Because the state constitution prohibited a person from holding a federal government position while exercising duties as the state's governor, Jennings's political enemies seized the opportunity to force him from office by arguing that he had vacated the governor's office when he accepted the federal appointment.

I also encourage boards to learn about, discuss, and be alert to their fiduciary duties, and ensure that their board composition and structure support the board's role in exercising its duties.

Nothing in the voting agreement prevented the Cullmans from exercising their duties as officers and directors.

VON BURGSDORFF: I was entrusted with exercising the duties of a governor-that is the correct official expression.

Polls show that Americans want this process to be concluded swiftly, and there can be no doubt that the longer the uncertainty surrounding Mr. Clinton lasts, the weaker he will be in exercising the duties of his office.

Doing so in a well-publicized public forum would have established that the senator is able to reject attempts to limit the range of ideas and options that he would consider in exercising the duties of the office of president.

In exercising its duties under this subchapter with respect to foreign nonbank financial companies, foreign-based bank holding companies, and cross-border activities and markets, the Council shall consult with appropriate foreign regulatory authorities, to the extent appropriate.

"While exercising their duties, police are often accused of committing crimes.

Immunity also extends to independent persons appointed by Parliament exercising their duties in relation to Parliament's activities.

As the battle was raging, General Belliard from the Emperor's staff, came to Nansouty and told him that he had orders to relieve him of command, should his health prevent him from exercising his duties.

1aThe Code of appropriate behaviour for Members of the European Parliament in exercising their duties, adopted by the Bureau on 2 July 2018, shall become an annex to these Rules.