Updated: April 16, 2024

Corporate Counsel Section Executive Committee Elections

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Every year, the Corporate Counsel 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 info.

Election Information

Election Timeline

How to Apply

Executive Committee Roles

 

Election Information

Applications have closed.

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

  • Treasurer: remainder of current term 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.org Portal to complete the online application for open executive committee positions. The Section has requested that each applicant submit a resume and statement of interest. These documents 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: The chair shall appoint a Nominating Committee of no less than three section members, at least one of whom shall not be a current member of the Executive Committee, to nominate one or more persons for election as chair, secretary, treasurer, and at-large Executive Committee Members upon the expiration of the term of the then incumbent(s). 

Alternate Nominating Process: All applicants, including self-nominations and nominations of individuals nominated by the Nominating Committee, will apply through an electronic application process administered by the Bar. The Nominating Committee shall report its nominees to the Executive Committee and section members prior to the annual meeting. In addition, other nominations for the same positions may be made from the floor at the annual meeting. The Executive Committee will approve a list of nominees for each open position, but others may be nominated or self-nominated as described above.

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

The deadline for submitting applications has passed. Stay tuned for instructions on how to make sure your email is ready to receive your ballot.

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

  • Chair
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Immediate Past Chair
  • Thirteen (13) Committee Members

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