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Commission for Behavioral Health (formerly the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission) The CBH champions wellbeing for all Californians through behavioral health prevention and intervention, including mental health, substance use disorders, and trauma-related disorders. By working with the community, experts, and civic partners, we help to increase public understanding, catalyze best practices, and inspire innovation. Our goal: accelerating transformational change.

We are Canada’s national and independent organization dedicated to resolving customer complaints about telephone, internet and television services, fairly and free of charge. Nous sommes l’organisme canadien national et indépendant consacré à résoudre les plaintes des consommateurs relatives aux services de téléphone, d'internet et de télévision équitablement et gratuitement.

The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) is Irelands independent energy and water regulator with a wide range of economic, safety and customer protection responsibilities across energy and water. The CERs current responsibilities include economic regulation of the Irish electricity and natural gas sectors spanning both competitive markets and monopoly networks. The CERs safety responsibilities include safety regulation of electrical contractors, gas and LPG installers and the safe operation of the onshore gas network with a view to protecting life and property. The CER is also the safety regulator of upstream petroleum safety activities including off-shore gas and oil. The overall aim of the CERs economic regulation role is to protect the interests of customers and to maintain the countrys security of gas and electricity supply in what is a constantly changing environment. The CER is also economic regulator of public water and waste water services in Ireland and the focus is serving the best interests of Irish Waters customers. In both energy and water, the CER has an important related function in customer protection by resolving complaints that customers have with energy and water companies. The CER is leading the national smart metering programme, aimed at upgrading to the next generation of energy meters and transforming retail markets. Further information is available on the CERs website at www.cer.ie .

CFFC (The Commission for Financial Capability) is the home of financial capability in New Zealand. Our main focus is increasing the number of New Zealanders who are financially capable, putting them in the best possible position to achieve their life goals and reach retirement in good financial health. Our work is community based and we collaborate with other government agencies, non-government organisations, the commercial sector and the education sector. We also work with international organisations such as the OECD to contribute to the worldwide effort to build financial capability. The Commission provides free and independent tools and guides to managing personal finances, which can be found on the Sorted website - sorted.org.nz and fundfinder.sorted.org.nz We are also responsible for: Reviewing New Zealand's retirement income policies every three years and providing advice to government about issues such as the sustainability of New Zealand Superannuation and the role of KiwiSaver Supporting the development of quality financial education resources for use in schools and adult learning environments Ensuring the legislative framework for retirement villages is effective and that retirement village operators comply with the Retirement Villages Act 2003, regulations and code of practice Leading the National Strategy for Financial Capability Diane Maxwell is the Retirement Commissioner and heads the Commission for Financial Capability. The Commissioner's term of office is for three years from 1 July 2016. The Retirement Commissioner's role was established under the New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001 and is appointed by the Minister of Commerce.

Constitutional Body which was established in terms of Chapter 9 of the Constitution of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996

Constitutional Body which was established in terms of Chapter 9 of the Constitution of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996

The Commission for Public Service Appointments is Irelands regulator for public service recruitment. Our primary statutory responsibility is to set standards for recruitment and selection, which we publish as Codes of Practice. We safeguard these standards through regular monitoring and auditing of recruitment and selection activities. Is é an Coimisiún um Cheapacháin Seirbhíse Poiblí rialtóir na hÉireann maidir le hearcaíocht chun na seirbhíse poiblí. Is é an phríomhfheidhm reachtach atá againn caighdeáin dearcaíocht agus roghnóireacht a bhunú, ar caighdeáin iad a fhoilsímid mar Chóid Chleachtais. Déanaimid na caighdeáin seo a shlánchoimeád trí mhonatóireacht agus iniúchadh rialta a dhéanamh ar ghníomhaíochtaí earcaíochta agus roghnóireachta.

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland’s independent energy and water regulator with a wide range of economic, safety and customer protection responsibilities across energy and water. The CRU’s current responsibilities include economic regulation of the Irish electricity and natural gas sectors spanning both competitive markets and monopoly networks. The CRU’s safety responsibilities include safety regulation of electrical contractors, gas and LPG installers and the safe operation of the onshore gas network with a view to protecting life and property. The CRU is also the safety regulator of upstream petroleum safety activities including off-shore gas and oil. The overall aim of the CRU’s economic regulation role is to protect the interests of customers and to maintain the country’s security of gas and electricity supply in what is a constantly changing environment. The CRU is also economic regulator of public water and waste water services in Ireland and the focus is serving the best interests of Irish Water’s customers. In both energy and water, the CRU has an important related function in customer protection by resolving complaints that customers have with energy and water companies. The CRU is leading the national smart metering programme, aimed at upgrading to the next generation of energy meters and transforming retail markets. Further information is available on the CRU’s website at www.cru.ie .

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland’s independent energy and water regulator with a wide range of economic, safety and customer protection responsibilities across energy and water. The CRU’s current responsibilities include economic regulation of the Irish electricity and natural gas sectors spanning both competitive markets and monopoly networks. The CRU’s safety responsibilities include safety regulation of electrical contractors, gas and LPG installers and the safe operation of the onshore gas network with a view to protecting life and property. The CRU is also the safety regulator of upstream petroleum safety activities including off-shore gas and oil. The overall aim of the CRU’s economic regulation role is to protect the interests of customers and to maintain the country’s security of gas and electricity supply in what is a constantly changing environment. The CRU is also economic regulator of public water and waste water services in Ireland and the focus is serving the best interests of Irish Water’s customers. In both energy and water, the CRU has an important related function in customer protection by resolving complaints that customers have with energy and water companies. The CRU is leading the national smart metering programme, aimed at upgrading to the next generation of energy meters and transforming retail markets. Further information is available on the CRU’s website at www.cru.ie .

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) is to ensure that high quality educational programs prepare competent respiratory therapists for practice, education, research, and service. VISION STATEMENT By 2020 the CoARC will be recognized as the leader in advancing respiratory care education across the spectrum of programs offered (e.g. associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree programs). SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION The CoARC accredits entry into professional practice programs in respiratory care at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s Degree level in the United States. The CoARC also accredits polysomnography programs offered by professional respiratory care degree programs in the United States. THE VALUE OF PROGRAMMATIC ACCREDITATION Provides consumer protection, advances and enhances the profession, and protects against compromise of educational quality. CORE VALUES Professionalism – CoARC operates with integrity and honesty. Service - CoARC is supportive of and responsive to the needs of its communities of interest. Collaborative Leadership - CoARC sets its direction after collegial and meaningful dialogue with its communities of interest. Accountability - CoARC is committed to consistency and fairness in its decision-making processes. Transparency – CoARC promotes openness to innovation, communication, continuous quality improvement, and best practices. Excellence – CoARC promotes the highest quality in respiratory care education and provision of safe and effective respiratory care services.