Updated: May 1, 2024

Juvenile Law Section Executive Committee Elections

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Every year, the Juvenile 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

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How to Apply

Executive Committee Roles


Election Information

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

  • Chair-Elect: 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) one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2025.
  • CLE/Outreach Coordinator: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2025.
  • Civil Legal Needs Committee Co-Director: (two positions open) one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2025.
  • Dependency & Child Welfare Committee Co-Director: (two positions open) one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2025.
  • Juvenile Justice Committee Co-Director: (two positions open) one-year position beginning Oct.1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2025.
  • Legislative Committee Co-Director: (two positions open) one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2025.

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 solicit nominations from the Section membership and appoint a nominating committee of not less than three members of the Section, at least one of whom shall not be a current member of the executive committee. The nominating committee shall verify qualifications of nominees and solicit additional nominations when appropriate. All applicants will apply through an electronic application process administered by the Bar. In selecting its nominees, it shall be the responsibility of the nominating committee to bear in mind the need for broad representation on the executive committee, based on geography, diversity of practice, special expertise, and other factors of diversity. It shall be the responsibility of the nominating committee to contact each member nominated and verify her or his willingness to accept the nomination, and to generally describe the commitment involved in the position to the nominee.

Alternate Nominating Process: Nothing prevents a Section member from self-nominating. The executive committee will also have an alternative process to allow for nominations to occur outside the nominating committee process. 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. Return to 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

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

  • Chair
  • Chair-Elect
  • Immediate Past Chair
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Two (2) Co-Directors of Juvenile Justice Committee
  • Two (2) Co-Directors of Dependency and Child Welfare Committee
  • Two (2) Co-Directors of the Civil Legal Needs Committee
  • Two (2) Directors of the Legislative Committee
  • CLE Coordinator/Publication Editor
  • Two (2) At-Large Members

For more information on what each member's role on the committee is, see the Juvenile Law Section Executive Committee Position Descriptions.

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