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Branch Bylaws

Sections

20.

  1. Branch sections may be organized by the Branch for the study of particular areas of law or to serve a common interest group within the Branch.
  2. Every Branch section shall operate in compliance with the Association’s Sections Regulation Part A, the section terms of reference, and with all bylaws, regulations, policies and procedures adopted by the Branch including the Section Leaders’ Handbook.
  3. The Board of Directors shall confirm the appointment of each Branch Section Chair (the “Chair”) prior to the commencement of the term for which the appointment is made.
  4. If the position of the Chair becomes vacant for any reason, it will be filled by the Branch Section Vice Chair (the “Vice Chair”). If the Vice Chair is unable to become the Chair, the Board of Directors shall appoint another section officer or a section member to the position within 1 month.
  5. Each Chair shall appoint a Vice Chair and a Legislation and Law Reform representative and may appoint Members at Large. These individuals shall comprise the Executive Committee of the section (the “Executive Committee”).
  6. Each Chair must ensure that the Executive Committee has at least one member from each of Saskatoon and Regina.
  7. If an Executive Committee position, other than the Chair, becomes vacant for any reason, the Chair shall appoint another section member to the position within 1 month.
  8. Each section shall meet at the call of the Chair and as arranged by the Branch Office.
  9. Council or the Board of Directors may refer to any section matters in respect of which it is desired that the section shall make inquiry and report.
  10. Each Chair shall report, as required, to the Board of Directors and Council.
  11. The President and the Education Director are ex-officio members of all Branch sections.