BAR REPORT - NJSBA 2020 bylaws vote deadline March 26
NJSBA bylaws voting ends March 26
March 23, 2020 at 08:00 AM
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Voting is underway in the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) bylaws election that will determine the fate of the General Council (GC).
NJSBA general members received an electronic ballot via email and have until 5 p.m. Thursday, March 26 to cast their votes on proposed changes to the bylaws. Voting began March 19 and is being administered by Intelliscan Inc.
The NJSBA Board of Trustees proposed amendments to the bylaws that would dissolve the GC after recommendations were made by the GC Executive Committee, and after consultations with county and affinity bar groups, as well as the NJSBA's Diversity Committee.
The proposal is made in recognition of a more inclusive NJSBA Board of Trustees, technological advances that make communication easier, and low participation in recent GC activities.
Under the proposal, the size of the Nominating Committee remains the same, but the intent of the GC's role in the Nominating Committee makeup is maintained through the designation of GC's two seats for: a member from an underrepresented group and a general member of the NJSBA.
In addition, to allow for more meaningful analysis each year, the time for designation of underrepresented groups by the Board of Trustees is extended to be consistent with the timeframe for other nomination and election policies.
Members with questions about online voting, or who wish to vote by paper ballot, may call the NJSBA's dedicated election information line at 732-964-1839, or email [email protected]. The deadline to request a paper ballot is noon, March 23. Paper ballots must be received no later than 5 p.m., March 26, in order to be counted.
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