Updated: April 16, 2024

Senior Lawyers Section Executive Committee Elections

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Every year, the Senior Lawyers 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.

  • Chair: 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: (nine positions open) one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2025.

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.

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: Each year, the executive committee shall appoint two of its committee members and one other person to serve as its nominating committee. All applicants will apply through an electronic process administered by the Washington State Bar Association. The executive committee will also have an alternative process to allow for nominations to occur outside of the nominating committee process. The nominating committee shall nominate one or more members of the Section for each office and position up for annual election. The executive committee will review and approve the final list of nominees for each open position which is to be submitted to members of the Section for the regular annual election. The Washington State Bar Association will administer the elections by electronic means and certify the results, unless the Section develops its own equivalent electronic election process.

Alternate Nominating Process: All eligible applicants/nominees will be placed on ballot as candidates, even if not recommended by the section’s nominating committee. A section member may self-nominate or be nominated by someone else during a meeting (remote meetings allowed for COVID-19 compliance) within the nomination timeline. The Nominating Committee will inform the nominee of consideration.

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

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

  • Chair
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Immediate Past Chair
  • Nine (9) At-Large Members

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