§ 1004.1 General policies
§ 1004.2 Definitions
§ 1004.3 Requirement of open meetings
§ 1004.4 Grounds on which meetings may be closed
§ 1004.5 Procedures for announcing meetings
§ 1004.6 Procedures for closing meetings
§ 1004.7 Reconsideration of opening or closing of meeting
§ 1004.8 Transcripts, recording of closed meetings

Terms Used In 22 CFR Part 1004 - Rules for Implementing Open Meetings Within the Inter-American Foundation

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • Equal Credit Opportunity Act: Prohibits creditors from discriminating against credit applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or because an applicant receives income from a public assistance program. Source: OCC
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.