National Sections

National Sections Council

Mission Statement

The National Sections Council is dedicated to enhancing the profile, contribution, direction and coordination of National Sections within the Canadian Bar Association. (M-92)

Structure

National Sections Council consists of:

1. its Executive; and
2. the Chair of each National Section.

1. a Chair and Vice-Chair, who are Past Chairs of National Sections;
2. three Members-at-Large, who are either Chairs or Past Chairs of National Sections;
3. the Immediate Past Chair of National Sections Council;
4. the Second Vice-President of the CBA;
5. the Chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee;
6. the Chair of the Legislation and Law Reform Committee; and
7. the Vice-Chair of the National Membership Committee.

Purpose

The purpose of National Sections Council is to administer, coordinate and oversee National Section activities and to enhance the profile and contribution of National Sections within the Canadian Bar Association (CBA). In order to carry out its purpose, National Sections Council, through representation on standing committees of the CBA, such as Communications, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and Legislation and Law Reform (L&LR), facilitates and encourages Sections to enhance member service in CLE, L&LR, communications and membership activities.

Meetings

The National Sections Council meets three times per year: (i) in fall in Ottawa in conjunction with Sections' annual meeting with the Department of Justice; (ii) in conjunction with the CBA Mid-Winter Meeting in February; and (iii) in conjunction with the CBA Annual Conference in August. Between meetings of the National Sections Council, the NSC Executive acts on behalf of Sections.