Law Society notices
Preliminary notice of 2002 annual general meeting and council elections
The annual general meeting of members of the Law Society will be held at the Law Society's Hall on 18 July 2002 at 2.30pm.
By-law 17 provides that the business and order of business at an AGM shall be as follows:
The chair shall be taken under by-law 26; approval of the minutes of the previous general meeting; declaration of persons elected as auditors; declaration of persons elected as members of the council; reception of the annual report of the council; approval of the accounts signed by the auditors (circulated in summary form); any business introduced by the council; appropriate motions under by-law 15(1), the text of which has been published under by-law 16(2); any other business which may, consistent with the charter and by-laws, be introduced.
By-law 15 provides that 30 or more members, or the president and secretary of a local law society authorised to do so, may give written notice of an appropriate motion to be moved at the AGM.
The notice must be received by the chief executive at least 42 clear days before the date of the meeting.
The notice may be accompanied by a statement of not more than 1,000 words relating to the motion.
Under by-law 16(2), only 'appropriate' motions may be included in the notice of the AGM, that is to say, motions which in the opinion of the council relate in substance to a matter affecting the affairs of the Society or of the solicitors' profession (see also by-law 95(1)).
The last date by which, in accordance with by-law 14, nominations of candidates for election as auditors and, in accordance with by-law 15, notice of any motion to be moved at the AGM, must be received by the Chief Executive, The Law Society's Hall, 113 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1PL (DX 56 Lon/Ch Lane) is 5 June 2002.
As required by by-law 57, the table set out below shows the number of vacancies to be filled in respect of constituencies and the reason for each vacancy.
There is also one non-constituency seat representing ethnic minorities which falls vacant.
The last date by which, in accordance with by-law 57, nominations of candidates for these vacancies must be received by the chief executive is 5 June 2002.
Please note: Every seat is open for new nominations whether the vacancy falls by rotation or resignation.
Law Society Council elections
Constituency Constituency Number of Sitting candidatenumber title vacancies No 1 Central and South Middlesex 1 Robert Sayer*No 2 The City of London 2 Michael Mathews Richard John Innes ParkerNo 5 West London 1 Michael Morris FranksNo 6 North Middlesex 1 Jennifer Israel*No 7 South London 1 Eileen Meredith PembridgeNo 8 The City of Westminster 1 Susan Jane NelsonNo 16 Berkshire and North Hampshire 1 David Jack SavageNo 18 West Country and Gwent 2 Helen Davies Richard James Cameron FordNo 19 South Wales 1 Simon Anthony Rhys MumfordNo 23 Birmingham and District 1 Paul Grenville Pharaoh*No 27 Manchester, Salford, Stockport and District 1 Marie Jennifer Jacqueline LeemingNo 30 Northumbria 1 John Nigel William DoddsNo 31 Yorkshire 1 Margaret Mary Clarissa AndrewsNo 38 Norfolk 1 Martin John Patrick Mears
Non-constituencyseat Ethnic Minorities 1 Maria Rita Zarina Fernandes
*Denotes that the member concerned has indicated that he or she is not proposing to stand for re-election
All the above vacancies arise by the retirement in rotation under by-law 40(1)(c), except one of the vacancies in constituency no 18, West Country and Gwent, which arises by resignation under by-law 40(1)(b).
By-law 44 provides that, subject to the provisions of by-laws 45 and 46, all retiring members of the council shall be eligible for re-election.
International practice seat on council
The Law Society Council is made up of practitioners representing geographical constituencies and special interests.
It is currently looking for a member to fill its International practice seat, following a transparent recruitment process and interview by an independent panel.
Therefore, applications are invited from those interested in filling the international practice seat.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues surrounding the globalisation of legal services and have experience of international practice.
In addition to representing the Law Society's international activities, the successful candidate will be expected to play an active part in all the work of the council.
He or she will also have the opportunity to serve on committees and working parties.
The council meets approximately six times a year, usually at its headquarters in London.
The Society wishes to encourage applications from all eligible solicitors irrespective of their gender, race, colour, age (subject to the age limit of 70 years stated in the by-laws), sexual orientation or disability.
Applicants must be members of the Law Society.
Additional information and an application form are available from Elizabeth Kwok, Corporate Administration, by e-mail: elizabeth.kwok@lawsociety.org.uk, or fax: 020 7320 5685.
Applications should be sent to Barbara Gastrell, Head of Corporate Administration, The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL, LDE 56, not later than 31 May 2002.
It is expected that short-listed candidates will be invited for interview in the first week of June 2002.
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