BOARD: Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association

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.

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