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Ak Bar Association - Governors

Board identification number: 010

Department: OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Authority: AS 08.08.040; Chapter 196, SLA 1955

Status: Active

Sunset date: 6/30/2007

Requirements: Legislative Confirmation

Prohibitions: None

Term: 3 years

Description: 12 members: 3 non-attorneys appointed by Governor: (subject to legislative confirmation); plus 9 active members (Alaska Bar) elected by active members of Alaska Bar (2 from 1st judicial district, 4 from 3rd judicial district, 2 from 2nd/4th judicial districts and 1 at-large); triennial rotation regarding judicial districts used for appointments (see statute).

Function: Governs Alaska Bar; administers Bar exam; approves/recommends rules concerning practice of law to State Supreme Court; provides disciplinary actions; provides continuing legal education and membership services.

Chair: Members select.

Special facts: Annual report to Legislature. Legislative confirmation required for public members only.

Compensation: Standard Travel and Per Diem.

Meetings: 4 times per year; 2 day meetings; 8 days total.

For further information contact:
Ms. Deborah O'Regan
Executive Director
P.O. Box 100279
550 W. 7th Ave. Ste. 1900 (physical address only)
Anchorage, AK 99510-0279
Phone: (907) 272-7469, FAX: (907) 272-2932

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