The All Ethiopian Unity Party led by Hailu Shewal is the one signatory to the Code of Conduct widely acknowledged as a legitimate independent political force.
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He said the document "can strengthen global security while protecting the sovereign right of states to conductlegitimate arms trade".
Legislation often includes narrow language that allows employers to conductlegitimate checks, such as during a formal investigation into alleged misconduct by an employee.
In order for the commission to conduct a fair study and make legitimate recommendations, state and local governments must be given an equal place at the table with business and industry interests on the commission.