BAEC Bulletin | November/December 2022 | 29
The Bar Association of Erie County is seeking active, involved leaders to run for officer and director positions for the 2023-24 year. The Nominating Committee chaired by President Jill K. Bond is now accepting applications from interested members of the Bar Association of Erie County for the positions of vice president, deputy treasurer and director. You may nominate yourself or other members you feel would be qualified and willing. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a history of activity within the organized bar. NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR BAR ASSOCIATION LEADERS
Vice President
The vice president performs the duties of the president if he or she is absent or unable to perform the duties of the office. The vice president serves a one-year term followed by a one-year term as president. The president is the chief executive officer of the Association and presides at all meetings of the Association and all meetings of the board of directors. The president is the Association’s spokesperson.
Deputy Treasurer
The deputy treasurer is a member of the Finance Committee and performs as treasurer in his or her absence or inability to perform the duties of the office. The deputy treasurer serves a one-year term followed by a one-year term as treasurer. The treasurer is the Association’s chief financial officer.
Director
The affairs of the Association are managed by a 17-member board of directors. Four directors rotate off the board annually and four new directors are elected. Directors are elected to a three-year term and are not eligible for re-election as a director until the expiration of one year after he or she has left that position. Interested persons should send a resume along with the position title to: Nominating Committee, c/o Susan L. Kohlbacher, Bar Association of Erie County, 438 Main Street, Sixth Floor, Buffalo, New York 14202 or skohlbacher@eriebar.org. The Nominating Committee is actively soliciting nominations from the membership.
Nominating Committee Jill K. Bond, Chair Stephanie J. Calhoun Michael H. Kooshoian Elizabeth Kraengel Ashley R. Lowry Cheryl Meyers-Buth Melinda R. Saran •
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