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Transmission line rating enthusiasts take note of FERC June agenda item E-1:  Implementation of Dynamic Line Ratings

Mark your calendars! The June 27 Commission meeting will include: E-1 (Implementation of Dynamic Line Ratings), E-4 (NERC’s petition for approval of proposed Reliability Standard EOP-012-2 (Extreme Cold Weather Preparedness and Operations)), E-5 (Revisions to Regulations on ERO’s Performance Assessments), and E-6 (NERC’s petition for approval of proposed revisions to the Rules of Procedure to address unregistered Inverter Based Resources)!

A Métis Self-Government Moment: When Can I See the Kishchi Mashinaayikun Ooshchi Michif document? 📜 The Sacred Document is still being drafted, and legally, self-government negotiations are confidential until initialed. However, MN–S staff, regional reps, and community leads will continue to be active throughout the province to discuss what a modern treaty means for MN–S citizens and communities. Once initialed, engagement sessions will be held on the draft. It will not be finalized until engagements have taken place and citizen feedback has been received. When the draft of Kishchi Mashinaayikun Ooshchi Michif has been initialed, we will be sharing it widely with citizens. We expect this to happen in the coming weeks, however you can sign up for the Our Nation Newsletter to have a copy sent to you or go to ourmoment.ca to enter your address and a copy will mailed to your house! 🗣️ Learn more at ourmoment.ca

Did the Supreme Court of Canada get it right in Dickson v. Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation? In a blog on this case, Professor Dwight Newman, K.C., offers some preliminary thoughts on each of the Court's three sets of reasons, leaving several questions on the Charter's application to Indigenous governments open for future analysis. You can listen to this blog, originally published on Verfassungsblog, here: https://lnkd.in/gsJ67CFD

Local Government Association's 100 offers to the new government. Including codifying the Council of Europe's Charter of Local Self-Government. This would give clear and irrevocable power to local government and communities, enshrining the principles of localism in law. It would give local government in England a measure of constitutional protection that is common in other democracies.

A meeting for reflecting on the coming parliamental year in the Netherlands. Reflecting on how to proceed in the turbulent public debate. Stressing the needs for those with disabling conditions and personal disadvantages worldwide.

The answer to the first Quiz Question is 👇 The main function of the European Council is to provide the EU with general political direction and priorities. It does not have direct legislative powers. Last week the heads of state or government of EU countries met at the European Council summit, which usually takes place quarterly. It is also the European Councils task to propose the candidate as the Commission President. Find out more about what the European Council does here: https://lnkd.in/ekJNQvDA

What has this European Parliament actually done for you over the past five years? Here’s a snapshot of some of the smaller but more tangible things the outgoing class of MEPs accomplished: https://trib.al/XatHiJR

NTIA "Darkest Before the Dawn Manifesto" Authored by Philip Kolvin KC. If you are speaking to your new constituent MP or Councillors, make them aware that this important document delivers guidance on industry asks & opportunities both for National and Local New Government. Please take a moment to read and support: https://buff.ly/3FsnaJo

One of the most important regulatory changes in the #constructionmachinery sector in Europe - come and learn all about it during INTERMAT Paris #CECEatIntermat