WHEREAS the Elder Law Section wishes to authorize participation by Section affiliates;
WHEREAS the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section has approved terms of reference;
WHEREAS in accordance with article 57 of CBA By-Law No. 1, National Sections can adopt their own By-Law, tailored to meet the Section's particular needs;
WHEREAS the Intellectual Property Section has approved changes to make its Section By-law consistent with the language and structure of the Model National Section By-Law;
WHEREAS the Bankruptcy & Insolvency, Elder Law, and Labour & Employment Law Sections have approved Section By-Laws to reflect the operation of their respective Sections;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
- Article 54 of CBA By-Law No. 1 be amended to add:
"(7) Membership in Elder Law Section: Any person or organization interested in elder law and policy matters, but who is not otherwise eligible to become a member of the Association, may upon application become an affiliate of the National Elder Law Section for the sole purpose of participation in the activities of that Section."
- The terms of reference for the National Elder Law Section in Article 6(7) of the CBA Regulation be repealed and replaced with:
"Elder Law and practice relating to the elderly and education to promote a greater awareness of the needs of the elderly."
- Article 6(7) of the CBA Regulation be amended to add the following terms of reference for the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section:
"Alternative Dispute Resolution The practice and promotion of various forms of alternative dispute resolution including but not limited to arbitration, collaborative law, facilitation and mediation."
- The Intellectual Property Section By-Law be repealed and replaced with Annex 1.
- Annex 2 be adopted as the By-Law of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Section.
- Annex 3 be adopted as the By-Law of the Elder Law Section.
- Annex 4 be adopted as the By-Law of the Labour and Employment Law Section.
Certified true copy of a resolution carried as amended by the Council of the Canadian Bar Association at the Mid-Winter Meeting held in Banff, AB February 14-16, 2003.
John D.V. Hoyles
Executive Director/Directeur exécutif