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Branch Policy Manual

Committees

Pursuant to Bylaw 18, Council (Board) has appointed the following committees:

Awards Committee

  • Chair is appointed by Board and is a member of Council.
  • Awards the Branch Distinguished Service Award and the Community Service Award.
  • Includes the President and Immediate Past President.
  • Provides an annual report to the Board and members.

BarNotes Editorial Committee

  • The Editor is appointed by the Board and is a member of Council.
  • The Editorial Committee identifies topics of interest to members and identifies and approaches contributors for articles on an ongoing basis.
  • Editor may edit all submitted articles; topics must be approved by Executive Director who is also a member of the Committee.
  • Other members are appointed by the Editor in consultation with the Executive Director for a term of two years. A term can be extended by the Editor in consultation with the Executive Director.
  • Members must represent Saskatoon, Regina and at least one rural area.

Education Committee

  • Chair is the Education Director.
  • Facilitates and promotes professional development that includes both substantive education and skill development.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee

  • Chair is appointed by the Board and is a member of Council
  • Promotes awareness of equity issues in the profession
  • Includes at least two (2) additional CBA-SK members appointed by the Chair with the support of the Executive Director.
  • Provides an annual report to the Board and members.

Law Student Essay Contest Committee

  • Chair is the Outreach Director.
  • Runs and adjudicates the annual Law Student Essay Contest according to the Terms of Reference.
  • Includes two members appointed by the Outreach Director with the support of the Executive Director.
  • Provides an annual report to the Board and members.

King’s Counsel Branch Committee

  • Chair is the Immediate Past President.
  • Reviews King’s Counsel nominations received by the Branch.
  • Chair sits on the Provincial Committee.
  • Includes the Past Past President and President.

Legislation & Law Reform Committee

  • Chair is the Legislation and Law Reform Director.
  • Pursues improvement in the law and administration of justice.
  • Includes Section Legislation and Law Reform Representatives (LLR).

Mid-Winter Meeting Planning Committee

  • Chair is appointed by the Vice President.
  • Plans the Branch Mid-Winter Meeting.
  • Members are appointed by the Chair with the support of the Executive Director.
  • Education Director is an automatic member of the Committee.
  • Provides an annual report to the Board and members.

Public Outreach Committee

  • Chair is the Outreach Director.
  • Facilitates and promotes the profession’s image and the public’s awareness of the profession through outreach to both the membership and the public.
  • Acts as a liaison with the Executive Director to the College of Law, University of Saskatchewan.

Resolutions, Constitution & Bylaws Committee

  • Chair is appointed by Board and is a member of Council.
  • Maintains Branch Bylaws and resolutions.
  • Other members may be invited to join the Committee by the Chair with the support of the Executive Director.
  • Provides an annual report to the Board and members.

Technology & Practice Innovation Committee

  • Chaired is appointed by the Board and is a member of Council.
  • Consists of at least four (4) additional CBA-SK members appointed by the Chair, with the support of the Executive Director.
  • Identifies, monitors and analyzes business and practice issues of significance to members and opportunities for innovation within the legal profession.
  • Solicits feedback from CBA-SK members as appropriate.
  • Makes recommendations to the Board regarding the advocacy and promotion of identified resources or concerns.
  • Provides an annual report to the Board and members.

Truth & Reconciliation Committee

  • Committee will consist of co-chairs representing an Indigenous and non-Indigenous member who are appointed by the Board of Directors.
  • Consist of at least three (3) additional members.
  • Develop and make recommendations regarding a Truth & Reconciliation Action Plan for the branch with a focus on education and training for CBA-SK members and Indigenous leadership in the legal profession.
  • Review and recommend changes to Branch bylaws and policies as necessary to facilitate T&R.
  • Act as an advisory group to the Executive Director and branch on incorporating T&R mandates.
  • Provide an Annual Report to the Board and members.