In its search for a voice, the council has sought editorial control and a say in appointing staff.

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Plans also include appointing staff to help develop writing workshops, events and activity packs, and a touring exhibition to visit schools, festivals and community venues.

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Mr Kingham admitted there had been problems, but pointed out that the NAO's report had recognised that the commission been under pressure when it was appointing staff to be in place at launch.

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These included increasing the number of nursing staff, appointing a new ward sister and ensuring staff completed an education and training programme.

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Mr Mackie is also concerned at a lack of early intervention by either the council's education department or the Archdiocese of Cardiff, which has the responsibility for appointing governors and staff.

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The legal fraternity in the state capital Calcutta think appointing female judges and staff will help women who have been raped or molested to come forward.

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From creating the White House Council on Women and Girls, to appointing a strong team of women leaders to his Cabinet and White House staff, President Obama has ushered in a new era of leadership.

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The appointing president had been assured of Souter's credentials by the White House chief of staff, John Sununu, who had known Souter as a conservative member of the New Hampshire Supreme Court when Sununu was that state's Republican governor.

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For her part, Reno says her staff is still looking into the matter, but gave no indication she's any closer to appointing a prosecutor.

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