Updated: May 1, 2024

Criminal Law Section Executive Committee Elections

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Every year, the Criminal Law 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

Instructions for Receiving Ballot

How to Apply

Executive Committee Roles

 

Election Information

Shape Your Section for the Future: Apply Today to Become a Section Leader

Applications have closed.

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

  • Chair-Elect: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2024.
  • Chair-Elect: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2025.
  • Secretary/Treasurer: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2025.
  • At-Large Member Representing Defense: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2025.
  • At-Large Member Representing Defense: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2026.
  • At-Large Member Representing Defense: (two positions open) three-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2027.
  • At-Large Member Representing Prosecution: (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 consisting of three members, to be chaired by the Immediate Past Chair, or in the event that person is unable or unwilling to serve, another member of the executive committee. All applicants will apply through an electronic application process administered by the Bar. The nominating committee shall strive to assure diversity in its nominations, including regional diversity. The executive committee shall make and report nominations for the offices of Chair-elect, Secretary/Treasurer, and for members of the executive committee to succeed those whose terms will expire at the close of the annual meeting, and to fill vacancies then existing for unexpired terms.

Alternate Nominating Process: Other nominations for the same offices must be supported by the signatures of at least ten Section members submitted to the executive committee at least one month prior to the annual election of the Section and shall be specifically designated as defense or prosecution-oriented nominees.

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.

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Instructions to Ensure You Receive Your Ballot

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If you still do not receive a ballot, email sections@wsba.org. Paper ballots are available on request.

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

  • Chair
  • Chair-Elect
  • Secretary/Treasurer
  • Immediate Past Chair
  • Twelve (12) At-Large Members
    • Six (6) Representing Defense
    • Six (6) Representing Prosecution

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