Updated: April 25, 2024

Antitrust, Consumer Protection & Unfair Business Practices Section Executive Committee Elections

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Every year, the Antitrust, Consumer Protection & Unfair Business Practices Section holds elections for open seats on its executive committee. On this page you will find information about the election process, how to run for an executive committee position, and other helpful information.

Election Information

Election Timeline

How to Apply

Executive Committee Roles

 


Election Information

The Antitrust, Consumer Protection, and Unfair Business Practices Section election season runs from March to June of each year. If you're interested in running as a candidate for the Section's Executive Committee, check back here for the latest information regarding the section's election process.

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Application deadline is 5 p.m., April 30, 2024.

The following section executive committee positions are open for applications. All terms begin Oct. 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted.

  • Co-Chair: (two positions open) one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2025.
  • Secretary: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2025.
  • Treasurer: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2025.
  • At-Large Member: (two positions open) three-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2027.

To learn more about roles and expectations for serving on the section executive committee, review this volunteer position description, which provides a general overview of section executive committee positions and may differ for each section.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be a current section member and eligible to vote in accordance with the section's bylaws.

Application Process: Go to the myWSBA Portal to complete the online application for open executive committee positions. The Section has requested that each applicant submit statement of interest. This document must be uploaded with your online application (pdf format only). Please be advised that application materials may be posted on this website for public viewing during the election.

Note: If you are applying for more than one position on this or multiple sections' committees, you must complete and submit all applications at the same time, as you will not be allowed back into the portal at a later time. Please make sure you are completing the applications within the application window for all of the relevant sections.

Nominating Process: Nominating Committee. The Section shall have a nominating committee which shall be charged with the duties of recommending to the Section members a slate of officers and At-Large executive committee members to fill expiring terms, for each fiscal year. The nominating committee shall consist of the Chair, the Immediate Past Chair, and an At-Large member selected by the Chair from the Section members who are not current members of the executive committee.

Alternate Nominating Process: Nominations may be made from the Membership at large via electronic notification to Secretary and/or existing Chair by any member, provided that the nomination is received prior to March 15. The executive committee will approve a list of nominees for each open position.

Elections Process: All voting members of the section will receive an electronic ballot sent to their email on June 3, 2024. Visit this webpage in early June for election updates and voting instructions.

Questions?
For more information about the section, its executive committee roles, and elections process, please review the section's bylaws. You may also contact any member of the Section Executive Committee or email sections@wsba.org.

 

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How to Apply

Interested in applying for one of the open positions on your section's executive committee? Here's how to get started.

  • Head over to myWSBA.org and log in using your bar number and password.
  • On the left toolbar, under the "CONNECT & SERVE" heading, click "Section Executive Committee Application."

PLEASE NOTE: You must be a current section member to apply. If you have not joined a specific section or renewed your membership, that section's name will not display in the drop-down menu. If you are not a current member of any sections, you will see this message in the Step 1 box: You are not eligible to apply for a position on the section executive committee because the application deadline has passed or because you are not a voting member of the section.

  • Step 1
    • Select the section whose executive committee you'd like to apply for.
    • Select the position within the section you'd like apply for.
    • Click "Add."

PLEASE NOTE: You must add all positions you'd like to apply for in this step before continuing, and especially before you complete your application. You will not be able to apply for additional positions through the portal after submitting your application.

  • Step 2 — Upload the request documents.
  • Step 3 — Respond to any/all of the Voluntary Demographic Information questions (optional).
  • Click "Submit Application."

And you're all done!

If you have any questions, or issues with applying, please contact Noah Baetge, or the sections team at sections@wsba.org.

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Election Timeline

The election season for the FY 2025 term year has begun. This election will determine who will serve in executive committee positions opening as of Oct. 1, 2024 as well as some current vacancies. Please see the following timeline for important dates regarding your section's election timeline.

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Executive Committee Roles

The ACPUBP Section's bylaws currently list the following required executive committee positions. Open positions are listed above in the Election Information section.

  • 2 Co-Chairs
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Eight (8) At-Large Members

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