The State Bar Board of Commissioners is seeking members interested in filling the following agency vacancies.
The deadline for responses is June 26.
• Institute of Continuing Legal Education Executive Committee - One vacancy for a four-year term beginning October 1. The role of is to assist with the development and approval of institute education policies; formulate and promulgate necessary rules and regulations for the administration and coordination of the institute’s work; review and approve the institute’s annual budget and activities contemplated to support the budget; generally, and promote the activities of the institute. The board meets three times a year, usually in February, June, and October.
• Michigan Indian Legal Services Board of Trustees - Two vacancies for three-year terms beginning October 1. The MILS bylaws require a majority of the board be American Indians. The board sets policy for a legal staff that provides specialized Indian law services to Indian communities statewide. The board hires an executive director. The board is responsible for operating the corporation in compliance with applicable law and grant requirements. Board members should have an understanding and appreciation for the unique legal problems faced by American Indians. Board members are responsible for setting priorities for the allocation of the scarce program resources. The board is accountable to its funding sources. The board meets on Saturdays, on a minimum quarterly basis, in Traverse City.
Email a resumé and a letter outlining your background and nature of interest in the position to Amy Owens at aowens@michbar.org.
The deadline for responses is June 26.
• Institute of Continuing Legal Education Executive Committee - One vacancy for a four-year term beginning October 1. The role of is to assist with the development and approval of institute education policies; formulate and promulgate necessary rules and regulations for the administration and coordination of the institute’s work; review and approve the institute’s annual budget and activities contemplated to support the budget; generally, and promote the activities of the institute. The board meets three times a year, usually in February, June, and October.
• Michigan Indian Legal Services Board of Trustees - Two vacancies for three-year terms beginning October 1. The MILS bylaws require a majority of the board be American Indians. The board sets policy for a legal staff that provides specialized Indian law services to Indian communities statewide. The board hires an executive director. The board is responsible for operating the corporation in compliance with applicable law and grant requirements. Board members should have an understanding and appreciation for the unique legal problems faced by American Indians. Board members are responsible for setting priorities for the allocation of the scarce program resources. The board is accountable to its funding sources. The board meets on Saturdays, on a minimum quarterly basis, in Traverse City.
Email a resumé and a letter outlining your background and nature of interest in the position to Amy Owens at aowens@michbar.org.
