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A government is a body that has the authority to make and the power to enforce laws within a civil, corporate, religious, academic, or other organization or group. In its broadest sense, "to govern" means to administer or supervise, whether over a state, a set group of people, or a collection of assets.
The word government is derived from the Greek Κυβερνήτης (kyvernites), which means "steersman", "governor", "pilot" or "rudder".
Typically, "the government" refers to the executive function. In many countries (particularly those having parliamentary systems), the Government refers to the executive branch of government or a specifically named executive, i.e. the Blair Government (compare to the administration as in the Clinton administration in U.S. usage). The Welsh Assembly Government is the name of the executive branch of Wales, and Scottish Government is the unofficial term to describe the Scottish Executive. In countries using the Westminster system, the party in government will also usually control the legislature.
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Rise in mountain rescue numbers
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:29:00 -0000
New figure show there were 20 deaths on Scotland's mountains last year and 491 rescues.
Glasgow limbers up for Euro dance
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:07:17 -0000
Millions of people in 23 countries are expected to watch the Eurovision Dance Contest in Glasgow.
Castle event for Olympic heroes
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:20:17 -0000
A reception to celebrate the achievements of Scotland's Olympic heroes is held in Edinburgh.
Council union in one-day strike
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:45:48 -0000
A local government union calls another one-day strike across Scotland in pursuit of its pay claim.
Life term for 'evil' wife killer
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:58:20 -0000
A former accountant who stabbed his wife 86 times at the family home in Renfrewshire is jailed for at least 19 years.
Racecourse put up for sale
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:41:14 -0000
The owners of Ayr racecourse put it up for sale blaming the poor state of the housing market and planning system.
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The Scottish Executive - Scottish politics, reports, consultations and government office publications from the devolved government of Scotland, plus the civil servants code of conduct and First Minister's question time.
Boundary Commission for Scotland - Non-departmental public body which reviews and advises on the parliamentary boundaries in Scotland. Brief information about the Commission, maps of its Review Areas and the text of its recommendations are available.
Meta Description: [ The Boundary Commission for Scotland reviews boundaries for parliamentary constituencies ]
Communities Scotland - Communities Scotland works on behalf of Ministers to promote social justice and tackle exclusion through the delivery of sustainable community regeneration
Meta Description: [ Communities Scotland is a Scottish Executive agency. Its aim is to work with others to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland by regenerating disadvantaged communities and helping deliver better housing. ]
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European Information Relay for Scotland - Information about European issues as they affect the region, with directories of further resources and news. Supported by the European Commission Representation in the UK.
General Registers Office for Scotland - Registrar of births, marriages and deaths for Scotland. Provides information for researchers and genealogists.
Meta Description: [ General Register Office for Scotland ]
Institute of Governance - The Institute of Governance at the University of Edinburgh provides a range of research, education and expertise on issues of relevance to constitutional change and policy related work.
Land Registers Scotland - The Official Register of Land and Property in Scotland
Lothian Valuation Joint Board - Electoral registration, council tax and valuation information for Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Objective 3 Partnership - Information on the Objective 3 European Social Fund in Scotland, and Equal in Scotland.
Meta Description: [ Objective 3 European Social Fund Programme and the Equal Programme ]
Office of the Queen's Printer for Scotland - Includes Scottish Legislation and Official Gazettes, Acts of the Scottish Parliament, and other statutory instruments.
Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board - Information on council tax, non-domestic rates and electoral registration.
Meta Description: [ Orkney & Shetland Valuation Joint Board's Web Site ]
Public Tenders - Information on public sector tendering in the Highlands Islands of Scotland. including EU procurement rules and thresholds.
Meta Description: [ Information on Public Sector Tenders in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Includes free alert service for small and medium businesses. ]
Regional Selective Assistance Scotland - Provides information on a national grant scheme, aimed at encouraging investment and job creation in the areas of Scotland designated for regional aid under European Community Law.
Meta Description: [ Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) is a national grant scheme, aimed at encouraging investment and job creation in the areas of Scotland
designated for regional aid under European Community Law ]
Scottish Affairs - Scottish Affairs is the definitive forum for comment and debate on all matters concerning Scottish current affairs.
Meta Description: [ Scotland's longest running journal on contemporary political and social issues. ]
Scottish Asylum Seekers Consortium - Manages and monitors the commissioning and provision of accommodation and other services for asylum seekers in Scotland. Includes details of projects and news.
Meta Description: [ The CoSLA Refugee & Asylum Seekers Consortium manages and monitors the commissioning and provision of accommodation and other services for asylum seekers in Scotland ]
Scottish Elections - The Scottish Parliamentry Election Website
Scottish Enterprise - Scotland's main economic development agency, funded by the Scottish Executive. Provides online support and skills development assistance to local enterprises and jobseekers.
Meta Description: [ Scottish Enterprise is the main economic development agency for Scotland. We aim to secure the long-term future of the Scottish economy by making our industries more competitive. We help businesses to startup ]
Scottish Enterprise - Scottish Economic Development Agency.
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Scottish Executive - News - Departmental and regional news from the official government site. Includes broadcast news, weekly review, media briefing, First Ministers questions and archive.
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Scottish Executive Inquiry Reporters Unit: Planning Appeals - Responsible for processing planning, enforcement, listed building, conservation area and other environmental appeals in Scotland.
Scottish Social Services Council - The regulatory body for the Scottish social services workforce. News and contact details.
Meta Description: [ SSSC ]
Society of Chief Officers of Trading Standards in Scotland - Trading standards in Scotland.
Meta Description: [ Flash intro for SCOTSS website ]
South of Scotland European Partnership - Consists of representatives from various local and national agencies, including the public sector, voluntary organisations, education and training agencies, tourism sector and environmental agencies. Lists group news and information.
Tagish's Essential Directory of UK Information Sources - Tagish's Essential Directory, comprehensive and up-to-date directories of UK Government Contact Information on the Web
Meta Description: [ Tagish - enabling outstanding relationships through inspired systems solutions. ]
The Scotland Office - Its key roles are to represent Scotland’s interests at Westminster and to act as guardian to the Devolution Settlement.
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