General members of the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) are eligible to vote in an election on proposed changes to bylaws this month.
Voting will be held from March 19 to 26. Intelliscan Inc. is administering the voting
Upon recommendation of the General Council Executive Committee, and after consultation with county and affinity bar groups, as well as the NJSBA’s Diversity Committee, the NJSBA Board of Trustees proposes amendments to the bylaws that would dissolve the General Council (GC). The proposal is made in recognition of a more inclusive NJSBA Board of Trustees, technological advances that make communication easier, and low participation in recent GC activities. Under the proposal, the size of the Nominating Committee remains the same, but the intent of the GC’s role in the Nominating Committee makeup is maintained through the designation of GC’s two seats for: a member from an underrepresented group and a general member of the NJSBA.
In addition, to allow for more meaningful analysis each year, the time for designation of underrepresented groups by the Board of Trustees is extended to be consistent with the timeframe for other nomination and election policies.
Members will receive an electronic ballot via email. Voting will start on Thursday, March 19. Ballots must be submitted by 5 p.m., Thursday, March 26.
Members with questions about online voting, or who wish to vote by paper ballot, call the NJSBA’s dedicated election information line at 732-964-1839 or email [email protected]. The deadline to request a paper ballot is noon, March 23. Paper ballots must be received no later than 5 p.m., March 26, in order to be counted.