Preliminary notice of council election

Preliminary notice is hereby given under by-law 56 that a vacancy exists in the office of a Law Society Council member for constituency no.

32, Derbyshire and East Staffordshire.

This vacancy arose by the resignation of Andrew Alan Wilson.

The council has fixed 15 August 2003 as the election date for filling this vacancy.

The successful candidate will serve the unexpired portion of the predecessor's term of office, that is, until the conclusion of the annual general meeting in 2005, being eligible for re-election thereafter.

Nomination forms are available (in either hard copy or electronic form) from Elizabeth Kwok, Corporate Administration, at the Law Society, The Law Society's Hall, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL (LDE 56) (fax: 020 7320 5685).

E-mail: elizabeth.kwok@lawsociety.org.uk.

The Society wishes to encourage applications from all eligible solicitors irrespective of gender, race, colour, age (subject to the age limit of 70 years stated in the by-laws), sexual orientation or disability.

Nominations should be received by the Chief Executive, The Law Society, The Law Society's Hall, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL (LDE 56) not later than 3 July 2003.