countersigning

In a further sign of the complexities involved, almost a dozen smaller Palestinian factions countersigning the deal Tuesday provided comments for attachment to the agreement, said Ahmed El Modallal, a leader of the Islamic Jihad movement in Gaza, which opposes talks with Israel as well as proposals for a two-state solution to the conflict.

Palestinians Pave Way for Pact; Minefield Lies Ahead Marc Champion 2011

"The Secretary shall keep a record of the certificates of election and certificates of appointment of Senators by entering in a wellbound book kept for that purpose the date of the election or appointment, the name of the person elected or appointed, the date of the certificate, the name of the governor and the secretary of state signing and countersigning the same, and the State from which such Senator is elected or appointed."

Illinois Sec. of State Refuses To Approve Burris Appointment, But Admits He Really Can't Stop It 2009

It simply instructs the Secretary to record "the date of the certificate, the name of the governor and the secretary of state signing and countersigning the same," it does not say that the Secretary should insure that there is a signature.

The Senate Should Obey the Law and Seat Roland Burris 2009

The Secretary shall keep a record of the certificates of election and certificates of appointment of Senators by entering in a wellbound book kept for that purpose the date of the election or appointment, the name of the person elected or appointed, the date of the certificate, the name of the governor and the secretary of state signing and countersigning the same, and the State from which such Senator is elected or appointed.

The Senate Should Obey the Law and Seat Roland Burris 2009

The Secretary shall keep a record of the certificates of election and certificates of appointment of Senators by entering in a wellbound book kept for that purpose the date of the election or appointment, the name of the person elected or appointed, the date of the certificate, the name of the governor and the secretary of state signing and countersigning the same, and the State from which such Senator is elected or appointed.

Durbin: We Still Won't Seat Burris 2009

"The Secretary shall keep a record of the certificates of election and certificates of appointment of Senators by entering in a wellbound book kept for that purpose the date of the election or appointment, the name of the person elected or appointed, the date of the certificate, the name of the governor and the secretary of state signing and countersigning the same, and the State from which such Senator is elected or appointed."

Illinois Sec. of State Refuses To Approve Burris Appointment, But Admits He Really Can't Stop It 2009

Mandamus exists to compel a public official to perform a duty which he/she is required by law to perform -- in this case countersigning the appointment certificate.

Illinois Sec. of State Refuses To Approve Burris Appointment, But Admits He Really Can't Stop It 2009

White would have no "duty" to validate the improper act by countersigning the appointment.

Illinois Sec. of State Refuses To Approve Burris Appointment, But Admits He Really Can't Stop It 2009

"The Secretary shall keep a record of the certificates of election and certificates of appointment of Senators by entering in a wellbound book kept for that purpose the date of the election or appointment, the name of the person elected or appointed, the date of the certificate, the name of the governor and the secretary of state signing and countersigning the same, and the State from which such Senator is elected or appointed."

Illinois Sec. of State Refuses To Approve Burris Appointment, But Admits He Really Can't Stop It 2009

The Secretary shall keep a record of the certificates of election and certificates of appointment of Senators by entering in a wellbound book kept for that purpose the date of the election or appointment, the name of the person elected or appointed, the date of the certificate, the name of the governor and the secretary of state signing and countersigning the same, and the State from which such Senator is elected or appointed.

Durbin: We Still Won't Seat Burris 2009