March 2004

State Bar seeks ABA delegates for two-year terms

The State Bar seeks candidates for two representatives to the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates. The delegates' responsibilities include: establishing association policy and defining the ABA's position on professional and public issues; electing the ABA's officers and Board of Governors (BOG) after receiving nominations from the ABA Nominating Committee; amending the ABA's bylaws and constitution (jointly with the ABA Assembly of Members); creating or disbanding association committees and sections; and setting membership dues after conferring with the ABA BOG.

During their two-year terms, delegates attend each House meeting, participate in its proceedings, and discharge the House's responsibilities. Delegates also keep their constituencies apprised of House actions and, to the extent possible, of matters pending before the House. They also assist constituent entities in presenting issues of concern for debate and action by the House.

The State Bar BOG will elect two members to the ABA House of Delegates at its May meeting. Members interested in representing the State Bar in this capacity should review the State Bar Bylaws, Article III, Section 11, for election qualifications and procedure (see page 651 of the 2004 Wisconsin Lawyer Directory or WisBar). Nomination petitions must be filed with State Bar Executive Director George Brown by April 15.

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