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Austin Bar Calls for Nominations
We Want You!
Are you a dynamic leader? Enthusiastic about community engagement? Interested in issues affecting the judicial community? If so, we want you! The Austin Bar is seeking nominations to serve on its board for the 2022-23 term. Why serve on the Austin Bar board? The Austin Bar has a proven history of dedicated service to the judicial community in Austin, Travis County, and surrounding areas. The Austin Bar spends a considerable time supporting local nonprofits to providing legal and general support. From our board of directors to section and committee leaders, lawyers have many ways to share their expertise as well as learn best practices from an organizational standpoint. As a member of the Austin Bar, board members are able to have a direct impact in supporting legal support initiatives and make a true difference in our community.
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Director positions are two years; officer positions are one year. Nominees for the office of president-elect must have served at least two years on the board of directors prior to assuming office. Decisions made by the Nominating Committee will be announced on or before Tuesday, March 15.
The number of candidates nominated for a position is solely the discretion of the majority of the Nominating Committee. Any qualified member not receiving a nomination by the committee may submit a petition signed by 75 members of the Austin Bar to be included on the ballot. The Austin Bar must receive petitions by Friday, April 8.
If you are interested in running for a position as a director or officer, send your résumé indicating your desired position by Friday, Feb. 25 to the following address: Austin Bar Association. Attn: Nominating Committee, 712 W. 16th St., Austin, TX 78701. You may also email your résumé to Austin Bar Executive Director DeLaine Ward at delaine@austinbar.org.
Once nominations are secure, voting by electronic ballot will follow. If you have questions about the nominations or election process, contact DeLaine Ward at delaine@austinbar.org.
Join us for a prosperous and impactful 2022-23! AL
